Carrot Top Breaks Silence After Suicide Attempt, Thanks Fans for Support

Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, has broken his silence following a suicide attempt and hospitalization in September, expressing gratitude for the outpouring of support from fans and announcing his return to performing. Thompson, 61, was hospitalized on September 18 after being found unresponsive in his Las Vegas backyard from an apparent prescription pill overdose.

In a statement posted to Instagram, Thompson said, "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." He added, "While I haven’t been able to respond to everyone individually, please know that I’ve felt your love and appreciate each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for being there for me during this time. It truly means the world to me!"

The comedian is scheduled to perform on Monday, October 19, at the Luxor Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. His next three weeks of shows at the Luxor Hotel's Atrium Showroom had been canceled following his hospitalization.

A little over a week after the incident, reports indicated that Thompson was making good progress in his recovery and had returned home, speaking with loved ones. A source shared that he was "doing well" and feeling much better.

Reports prior to his hospitalization indicated that Thompson had texted his manager the word "done" and stopped responding after learning of a report accusing him of sexual misconduct. According to a police report, Thompson's manager contacted authorities after being unable to reach the comedian. Police discovered Thompson shortly before 4:30 p.m. on September 18, and he was subsequently hospitalized in critical condition. A 911 caller reportedly stated Thompson was "barely conscious" when found.

A representative for Thompson later confirmed he was "awake" and "breathing on his own."

In July, Radar Online reported that Thompson was being sued by singer Brian Evans, a former friend who accused Thompson of sending an unsolicited sexually explicit video. In September, a second accuser reportedly came forward to support Evans' claims. Thompson's lawyer confirmed his suicide attempt in a court filing on September 20, requesting "immediate protective relief" to prevent Evans from "exposing [Thompson] to ill repute, false allegations, and salacious materials." The attorney claimed Evans was engaged in an extortion scheme, threatening to release the footage if not granted $500,000.

Evans denied the accusations, stating he "never threatened – ever – to post any video anywhere in exchange for a settlement" and that the video in question had been deleted a long time ago. He also expressed sorrow for Thompson's apparent actions, saying, "I am sorry that Scott apparently did something to hurt himself," but maintained that he could not be blamed.

Thompson’s rep, Jami Schlicher, told the Daily Mail that a federal court had recently declared Evans a "vexatious litigant," describing his filings as "serial" and "spurious."