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Carrot Top’s Las Vegas shows canceled as he receives ‘close medical care’ after alleged suicide attempt

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Bueno, A. (2026, September 20). Carrot Top’s Las Vegas shows canceled as he receives ‘close medical care’ after alleged suicide attempt. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/09/20/celebrity-news/carrot-tops-las-vegas-shows-canceled-as-he-receives-close-medical-care-after-alleged-suicide-attempt/

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Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, has canceled his comedy shows at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas after an alleged suicide attempt on Friday. The comedian’s performances were scheduled to resume September 23rd, but it remains unclear if he will be able to perform then. According to a statement from his representative, Thompson is currently hospitalized under close medical care and improving with the support of his family and friends. Additionally, court documents reveal that Thompson was extorted over a sex tape before the suicide attempt; an alleged extortionist demanded $500,000 or else the video would be leaked publicly.

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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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The comedian’s long-running show at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas usually runs every day but Sunday, but according to the website, there will be no shows on Monday or Tuesday. uncertain

show → run → Monday

The next available date is listed as Sept. 23, though it is unclear if he’ll be back onstage by Wednesday. uncertain

he → list → Wednesday

His Friday and Saturday shows were already called off as he remains hospitalized. Page Six reached out to MGM Resorts, which owns the Luxor Hotel and Casino, for comment about the canceled shows but didn’t immediately hear back. asserted

which → call → shows

The 61-year-old performer — whose real is Scott Thompson — has had a residency in Vegas since 2005. asserted

real → have → 2005

Thompson attempted suicide Friday in the Las Vegas area before being rushed to a local hospital, TMZ previously reported. asserted

TMZ → attempt → hospital

Authorities were spotted surrounding his Las Vegas home Friday. asserted

Authorities → spot → home

“Scott remains hospitalized and under close medical care,” the statement reads. asserted

statement → remain → care

“He is now awake, breathing on his own and continuing to improve, surrounded by his family and those closest to him.” asserted

He → breathe → him

“Humor has always been such an important part of who Scott is and how he connects with people, and that remains true today as he shares moments of humor with the medical staff caring for him,” she continued. asserted

she → connect → him

Thompson was being extorted over a sex tape prior to the reported suicide attempt according to court documents obtained by Page Six. uncertain

Thompson → extort → Page

Ronnie Bitman, the comedian’s attorney, claimed in a Sept. 3 filing in Broward County, Florida, that musician Brian Evans — a previous opening performer for Thompson’s — threatened to leak an X-rated video of his client if he wasn’t paid $500,000 in “immediately available funds.” asserted

he → claim → funds

“Evans demands immediate payment of significant sums and states that, absent immediate payment, a sexually explicit recording of Thompson will be filed in the public court file so that it may be obtained and disseminated by the press and other parties,” Bitman wrote, in part. uncertain

Bitman → demand → part

In a statement to Page Six, Evans said the aforementioned email was “intended to be confidential” and said he “never threatened — ever — to post any video anywhere in exchange for a settlement.” asserted

he → say → settlement

Evans claimed the video “was deleted a long time ago” in accordance with a prior settlement. asserted

video → claim → settlement

“I am sorry that Scott apparently did something to hurt himself,” Evans told Page Six Saturday. asserted

Evans → do → himself

“He’s a great talent but these are issues he needs to deal with and move past.” asserted

he → ’ → ?

He also shared, “Scott is still young and has a big life ahead of him. asserted

Scott → share → him

It’s not my intent to bring this guy down. asserted

It → ’ → guy

It’s the opposite. … asserted

It → ’ → ?

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. Conversation Your voice matters. asserted

voice → know → Conversation

Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted

Discussions → moderate → civility

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