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Carrot Top hospitalized, forced to cancel weekend performances

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Fox News · collected 2026-09-19 · by Emily Trainham

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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.
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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.

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Emily Trainham
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Fox News Digital Las Vegas Luxor Luxor Las Vegas Hotel and Casino MGM Resorts

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Thompson PERSON · 9× Las Vegas GPE · 3× Fox News Digital ORG · 2× Luxor GPE · 2× MGM Resorts ORG · 2× Rogan PERSON · 2× Carrot Top PERSON · 1× Luxor Las Vegas Hotel and Casino ORG · 1× Scott Thompson PERSON · 1× the Las Vegas Review-Journal ORG · 1×

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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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🔮 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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Carrot Top hospitalized, forced to cancel weekend performances · assertive framing

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Carrot Top has been hospitalized in Las Vegas, Fox News Digital can confirm. asserted
Digital → hospitalize → Vegas
The comedian, whose real name is Scott Thompson, has a standing show at Luxor Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. asserted
name → have → Hotel
His regular shows on Friday and Saturday have been canceled. asserted
shows → cancel → Friday
"Mr. Thompson is recovering in the hospital and is receiving the care and support he needs," Thompson's representative told Fox News Digital. asserted
representative → recover → Digital
"His family and those closest to him are deeply grateful for the concern, prayers and respectfully ask for privacy." asserted
family → ask → privacy
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. asserted
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We are thinking of him and wish him strength as he receives the care and support he needs." asserted
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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. asserted
show → report → p.m.
Thompson has had a historic run in Las Vegas, performing his comedy in a residency at Luxor since 2005. asserted
Thompson → have → 2005
His current contract has him at the venue through 2030. asserted
contract → have → 2030
During a 2025 appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast, Thompson spoke about the "great advantage" of having the Las Vegas residency: no constant travel. asserted
Thompson → speak → residency
"I'm home at 10:30, 11:00 at the latest," he said, adding that "You can have a normal day. asserted
You → say → day
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." asserted
you → have → 11:00
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. asserted
you → speak → market
Thompson laughed, "Because nobody wants to be a Carrot Top, I think. asserted
I → laugh → ?
I think that's what it is. asserted
it → think → ?
You know how much s— I still get?" asserted
I → know → —
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. asserted
Thompson → say → which
"You still get the aftermath of it," Thompson admitted. asserted
Thompson → get → it
"Like just on the plane today, some guy was like ... 'I don't care what everybody else says, you're funny.' asserted
you → care → what
I get that a lot, all the people like, 'Hey, I personally think you're funny,' that kind of stuff." asserted
you → get → stuff
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