Carrot Top Addresses Suicide Attempt in First Las Vegas Show Since Incident
The comedian, whose real name is Scott Thompson, incorporated his recent struggles into his stand-up routine during his return to the stage at the Luxor Hotel & Casino.
Carrot Top returned to the stage Monday night for his first Las Vegas residency show since a September suicide attempt, incorporating his recent struggles into his material. The comedian, 61, whose real name is Scott Thompson, addressed the incident directly with the audience at the Luxor Hotel & Casino.
"It's been a month of reflection," Thompson told the sold-out crowd, acknowledging the emotional nature of the night. He joked about the seating arrangements, quipping that those in the front row were likely the most concerned about his well-being. Video obtained by Page Six captured moments from the performance.
Thompson brought out props from his signature trunk, including a noose, which he initially presented as potentially inappropriate before following up with another noose with a rubber chicken attached. He also referenced an "elephant in the room," which was visually represented on the screen behind him.
The prop comic had announced his return to the stage on Instagram on Saturday, his first public statement addressing the suicide attempt. In the post, he expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support he received, stating, "Every message, text, and kind thought has meant more to me than you know."
Thompson was hospitalized on September 18 after being found unconscious at his Las Vegas home. The incident occurred after his manager called him regarding an article detailing sexual misconduct allegations that was scheduled for publication. According to a police report, Thompson's manager stated that his client had been distressed on the phone and sent a text message saying "done" shortly after their call concluded.
He remained hospitalized until around September 26, when he was cleared to continue his recovery at home. Thompson was seen publicly for the first time on October 4, attending a church service.
The comedian's suicide attempt reportedly occurred amidst an ongoing legal dispute with Bryan Evans, his former show opener. Evans allegedly threatened to release a sexually explicit video of Thompson if a settlement of $500,000 was not paid. Evans has denied these allegations, stating he never threatened to post any video in exchange for a settlement and claimed the video in question had been deleted.
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.