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Carrot Top was recently seen leaving a church in Las Vegas, his first public appearance since he attempted suicide last month. The comedian, whose real name is Scott Christopher Thompson, was hospitalized after being found unconscious near his pool following a distressing phone call about sexual misconduct allegations. At the time of his hospitalization, Thompson was 61 years old and had been performing at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas since 2005; it remains unclear when he will return to his show.
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Comedian Carrot Top, born Scott Christopher Thompson, was spotted attending a church service in Las Vegas on Sunday, his first public appearance since attempting suicide last month. The 61-year-old performer was found unconscious near his backyard pool by emergency services after his manager requested a welfare check when he failed to answer the phone regarding an upcoming article about sexual misconduct allegations. Thompson had texted his manager "done" before losing consciousness, prompting the call to police. He remained in critical condition at the hospital until around September 26, when it was confirmed that he was recovering at home.
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Carrot Top stepped out to attend a church service in his first sighting since his heartbreaking suicide attempt last month.
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The comedian — born Scott Christopher Thompson — was photographed walking out of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary Roman Catholic Church in Las Vegas on Sunday, according to photos obtained by TMZ.
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He dressed up in his Sunday best, wearing a blue collared shirt, jeans and black shoes.
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Thompson, 61, grinned while walking among the congregation.
He was in critical condition when he was found unconscious near his backyard pool after his manager requested a welfare check, per a police report obtained by Page Six.
Thompson’s manager reported that he had spoken to his client on the phone about an article set to be published regarding sexual misconduct allegations.
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During the call, Thompson allegedly expressed his concerns and hung up the phone before texting his manager “done” minutes later.
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The text led to the manager contacting police.
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Thompson was transported to the hospital, where he underwent care until around Sept. 26, when Page Six confirmed he was recovering at home.
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Evans, who previously worked with Thompson at his Las Vegas residency show at the Luxor Hotel and Casino, allegedly threatened to release a sexually explicit video of Thompson if he wasn’t paid $500,000.
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The musician denied the allegations and told Page Six he “never threatened” to post the video in exchange for a settlement.
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Evans also claimed that the video was “deleted a long time ago.”
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Thompson lawyer also sought protective relief in the legal battle after the suicide attempt.
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Thompson remains on hiatus from his long-standing show at the Luxor, which he has been performing at since 2005.
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It’s unclear when he will return.
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If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text Crisis Text Line at 741741.
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