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Carrot Top’s Las Vegas shows thrown into uncertainty as comedian remains hospitalized

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Rock, A. (2026, September 19). Carrot Top’s Las Vegas shows thrown into uncertainty as comedian remains hospitalized. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/09/19/celebrity-news/carrot-tops-las-vegas-shows-thrown-into-uncertainty-amid-hospitalization/

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-19 · by Audrey Rock
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Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, has canceled his Las Vegas show at the Luxor Hotel and Casino after being hospitalized on Friday evening following an alleged suicide attempt. His representative confirmed that he remains in recovery and receiving care but did not provide details about the incident or subsequent shows. The comedian, known for his prop comedy act and appearances in various TV series, has headlined his show at the Luxor since 2005.
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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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Carrot Top’s representative, Jami Schlicher, confirmed his hospitalization in a statement to Page Six, saying that he’s “recovering in the hospital and is receiving the care and support he needs.” “His family and those closest to him are deeply grateful for the concern, prayers and respectfully ask for privacy,” she added.
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🔮 According to TMZ, a show scheduled for Saturday evening has officially been canceled and the longtime Vegas staple remains hospitalized following the alleged incident and will “continue to receive care.”
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Carrot Top’s Las Vegas shows thrown into uncertainty as comedian remains hospitalized · assertive framing

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Carrot Top’s Las Vegas shows at the Luxor Hotel and Casino are seemingly up in the air after the comedian was hospitalized Friday evening following an alleged suicide attempt. asserted
comedian → hospitalize → attempt
According to TMZ, a show scheduled for Saturday evening has officially been canceled and the longtime Vegas staple remains hospitalized following the alleged incident and will “continue to receive care.” uncertain
staple → accord → care
TMZ reported on Friday evening that sources said the actor, 61, had been rushed to a Las Vegas hospital following a suicide attempt, and that his show for that evening was canceled. asserted
show → report → evening
Per the outlet, authorities were seen arriving at his residence on Friday afternoon, with a bystander snapping a photo of three police vehicles outside the home. asserted
bystander → see → home
Carrot Top’s representative, Jami Schlicher, confirmed his hospitalization in a statement to Page Six, saying that he’s “recovering in the hospital and is receiving the care and support he needs.” “His family and those closest to him are deeply grateful for the concern, prayers and respectfully ask for privacy,” she added. asserted
she → confirm → privacy
Schlicher did not address the circumstances leading up to the hospitalization. asserted
Schlicher → address → hospitalization
Reps for the Luxor Hotel and Casino did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment on Saturday. asserted
Reps → respond → Saturday
Carrot Top — whose given name is Scott Thompson — has been headlining his self-titled prop comedy show at the Atrium Showroom at the Luxor for more than two decades, beginning in November 2005. asserted
name → give → November
The comedian also played himself in a number of onscreen cameos — most recently opposite Jean Smart in a 2024 episode of “Hacks,” which is set largely in Las Vegas. asserted
which → play → Vegas
The Vegas mainstay has also lent his wacky persona to series including “Scrubs,” “Robot Chicken,” “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” and “Reno 911!” asserted
mainstay → lend → Scrubs
He’s also been known to attach his influence to a good cause — back in 2015, he teamed with PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center to form the Together Against Bullying (TAG) campaign, headlining a show in nearby Reno, Nevada, in support of the cause. asserted
he → know → cause
In comments at the time, the comedian said he “can relate” to kids who are bullied, noting that “Some kids actually commit suicide over this.” “I have this kooky red hair, and people have made fun of me every freaking day,” he said. asserted
he → say → me
“So, this is a way raise awareness and donations for PACER to help put an end to bullying.” asserted
this → raise → bullying
He added, “I want kids to know that they are special and don’t have to be victims to bullies. asserted
they → add → bullies
They can succeed in life, do whatever they want. asserted
they → succeed → whatever
They can even become a comedian.” 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. asserted
you → become → 741741
Your voice matters. asserted
voice → matter → ?
Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted
Discussions → moderate → civility
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