Entertainment · October 17, 2026
Carrot Top breaks silence after suicide attempt: ‘Overwhelmed by the outpouring of love’
Comedian Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, recently broke his silence on Instagram following a suicide attempt and subsequent hospitalization on September 18. He expressed profound gratitude for the outpouring of fan support and confirmed his return to the stage at the Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on October 19. The incident occurred amid a legal dispute involving allegations of extortion by a former associate, Brian Evans, concerning a sexually explicit recording.
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- New York PostTabloid
Carrot Top breaks silence after suicide attempt: ‘Overwhelmed by the outpouring of love’
Read at New York Post ↗ Carrot Top Breaks Silence After Suicide Attempt and Hospitalization as Comedian Preps Return to Stage
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Carrot Top thanks supporters, set to resume Vegas shows Monday
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Carrot Top Breaks Silence After Suicide Attempt, Returning to Stage Monday
Read at TMZ ↗ - E! NewsCelebrity
Carrot Top Breaks Silence After Suicide Attempt
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Carrot Top was hospitalized on September 18 following a suicide attempt.
- He broke his silence via an Instagram post on October 17 expressing gratitude for well-wishes.
- He is scheduled to return to his residency at the Luxor Hotel & Casino on October 19.
- The comedian's real name is Scott Thompson.
- Publicist or police reports link the incident to legal stress involving allegations of sexually explicit content.
Reported by only some outlets
- Thompson was found unconscious near his backyard pool during a welfare check (New York Post).
- A manager reported Thompson texted 'done' shortly after a call about pending allegations (New York Post).
- Thompson was spotted at local church services on October 4 and October 11 before his statement (The Hollywood Reporter, New York Post).
- Brian Evans denied threatening to post a video in exchange for a settlement (New York Post).
- The Luxor Hotel and Casino issued a public statement of support via KLAS (E! News).
Confirmed
- Carrot Top was hospitalized following a suicide attempt on September 18.
- He posted a thank-you message to fans on Instagram on October 17.
- He will return to his Luxor residency on October 19.
- He was released from the hospital on September 26.
Reported
- Thompson was found unconscious near his pool after texting 'done' to his manager. (New York Post)
- Brian Evans threatened to release an explicit video unless paid $500,000. (TMZ via The Hollywood Reporter)
Rumor
- A sexually explicit recording exists on a USB drive. (Brian Evans (as alleged by Carrot Top's representative))
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