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Carrot Top, real name Scott Thompson, has been hospitalized in Las Vegas and has canceled his scheduled performances for Friday and Saturday at the Luxor Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. His representative stated that he is receiving necessary care and support, with both Thompson's family and MGM Resorts expressing concern and relief regarding his recovery. The comedian, who has performed in Las Vegas since 2005 under a contract through 2030, was seen at a local bar before canceling his show, leaving tickets for next week’s performances still available for purchase.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-19,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
Scott Thompson, better known as Carrot Top, was hospitalized in Las Vegas on Friday after an alleged suicide attempt. The incident occurred before his scheduled comedy performance at the Luxor Hotel & Casino that evening, which was subsequently canceled. Thompson's representative, Jami Schlicher, confirmed to various outlets that he is recovering and receiving care. His upcoming shows for Saturday and Sunday were also canceled due to his hospitalization.
Thompson, 61, has been a longtime headliner in Las Vegas since 2005 and is known for his signature red hair and prop-driven comedy routine. MGM Resorts, the venue's owner, expressed relief over Thompson’s recovery status but did not provide details about the incident. The comedian's next scheduled show at the Luxor is set for September 23rd, though it remains uncertain if he will perform then.
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988 in the U.S., or text "HELLO" to 741741.
Written for “Carrot Top Suicide Attempt” on 2026-10-05,
grounded in this article and the 13 other(s) covering the same event.
Carrot Top has been hospitalized in Las Vegas, Fox News Digital can confirm.
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The comedian, whose real name is Scott Thompson, has a standing show at Luxor Las Vegas Hotel and Casino.
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His regular shows on Friday and Saturday have been canceled.
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"Mr. Thompson is recovering in the hospital and is receiving the care and support he needs," Thompson's representative told Fox News Digital.
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"His family and those closest to him are deeply grateful for the concern, prayers and respectfully ask for privacy."
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When reached by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, a spokesperson for MGM Resorts said, "Scott is a beloved member of the Luxor and MGM Resorts family, and we are relieved to hear that he is recovering.
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We are thinking of him and wish him strength as he receives the care and support he needs."
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The outlet also reported that Thompson was seen at a bar in town around 2 p.m. on Friday, hours before his show was set to begin at 8 p.m.
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Thompson has had a historic run in Las Vegas, performing his comedy in a residency at Luxor since 2005.
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His current contract has him at the venue through 2030.
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During a 2025 appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast, Thompson spoke about the "great advantage" of having the Las Vegas residency: no constant travel.
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"I'm home at 10:30, 11:00 at the latest," he said, adding that "You can have a normal day.
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I had a dog for a bit, you can take a dog, you can then go to work, come home, you're watching SportsCenter at 10:30, in bed by 11:00."
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They also spoke about Thompson's specific brand of comedy, with Rogan telling him, "You became so successful as a prop comic, you kind of stole the market.
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Thompson laughed, "Because nobody wants to be a Carrot Top, I think.
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I think that's what it is.
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You know how much s— I still get?"
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Rogan said it doesn't seem like he gets as much criticism as he used to in the earlier days of his fame, which Thompson agreed with.
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"You still get the aftermath of it," Thompson admitted.
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"Like just on the plane today, some guy was like ... 'I don't care what everybody else says, you're funny.'
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I get that a lot, all the people like, 'Hey, I personally think you're funny,' that kind of stuff."
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