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Carrot Top sets Oct. 19 return to longtime Luxor residency
Las Vegas comedian Carrot Top says he plans to return to the Luxor stage Oct. 19, weeks after a hospitalization. He thanked supporters in a social media message but did not share further details about his health.
LAS VEGAS — Carrot Top plans to return to the stage at the Luxor Hotel and Casino on Oct. 19, following a September hospitalization after a reported suicide attempt, according to his announcement on social media.
The comedian, whose name is Scott Christopher Thompson, thanked people for their messages and support. He said he had been unable to respond to everyone individually, but that their kindness had meant a great deal to him.
Carrot Top’s Las Vegas residency began in 1995. Since 2005, he has performed at the Luxor’s Atrium Showroom, making the show a longstanding part of the city’s entertainment lineup.
His announcement did not provide further details about his hospitalization or condition.