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Carrot Top Says Las Vegas Comedy Show Will Return After Hospitalization
Comedian Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, thanked fans for their support in an Instagram post on Saturday.
He had been hospitalized in Las Vegas after a suicide attempt on Sept.
18, and his performance that evening was cancelled.
Thompson said he had felt the support of fans but had not been able to answer everyone individually.
His show at the Luxor Hotel & Casino is set to return on Oct.
19.
He has performed at the Las Vegas hotel since 2005, making his residency one of the city's longest-running.
The return marks a resumption of his regular comedy performances after the hospitalization.
His representative previously said he was recovering and receiving care, and asked for privacy for his family and those close to him.
Carrot Top said he will return to his Las Vegas comedy show at the Luxor Hotel and Casino on Oct. 19.
The comedian, whose real name is Scott Thompson, announced his return in an Instagram post on Oct. 17.
He thanked fans for their messages and support after he was hospitalized following a suicide attempt on Sept. 18.
His representative said during the hospitalization that he was breathing on his own and continuing to improve.
- Who
- Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson.
- What
- He announced that he would return to his comedy show at the Luxor Hotel and Casino.
- When
- He shared the announcement on Oct. 17 and said he would perform on Oct. 19.
- Where
- The show is at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
- Why
- He thanked fans for their support after his hospitalization. The sources do not state why he announced the return.
Carrot Top's legal side
Brian Evans
Alleged settlement demand
Carrot Top's legal side
Court documents cited by Page Six say Evans allegedly threatened to release a sexually explicit video unless Thompson paid $500,000.
Brian Evans
Evans denied threatening to post any video in exchange for a settlement.
Thompson was hospitalized in Las Vegas following a suicide attempt, and his evening show was cancelled.
Thompson's lawyer confirmed the suicide attempt in a court filing, according to the Daily Mail.
Page Six reported that Thompson was released to recover at home; E! News separately reported his release on Oct. 26.
Thompson posted a message thanking supporters and announced his planned return to the stage.
Thompson's comedy show at the Luxor was scheduled to resume.
- Stage name
- Carrot Top
- Real name
- Scott Thompson
- Age
- 61
- Hospitalization
- Sept. 18 in Las Vegas
- Return performance
- Oct. 19 at the Luxor Hotel and Casino
- Instagram post
- Oct. 17
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What people are saying
I’m truly overwhelmed by the outpouring of love, support, prayers, and well wishes I’ve received over the past couple of weeks. Every message, text, and kind thought has meant more to me than you know
Thank you for being there for me during this time. It truly means the world to me!
Mr. Thompson is recovering in the hospital and is receiving the care and support he needs
never threatened — ever — to post any video anywhere in exchange for a settlement.