Comedian Carrot Top rushed to hospital after emergency as Las Vegas show is cancelled

| TV Editor Published September 19, 2026 9:06am Updated September 19, 2026 9:11am The comedian Scott Thompson, known as Carrot Top, is said to be ‘recovering in hospital’ (Picture: ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock) The comedian Carrot Top, real name Scott Thompson, has been rushed to hospital in an emergency. The 61-year-old had been due to perform a show on Friday night at the Luxor in Las Vegas, but it was cancelled as a result. In a statement, Mr Thompson’s representative said that he is ‘recovering in the hospital and is receiving the care and support he needs’. In the statement sent to TMZ, Jami Schlicher said: ‘His family and those closest to him are deeply grateful for the concern, prayers and respectfully ask for privacy.’ The publication claims to have been informed by sources that the comedian was hospitalised following a suicide attempt. Mr Thompson’s residency at the Luxor is among the longest in history, beginning in 2005. Mr Thompson, pictured in 1998, has had a residency in Las Vegas since 2005 (Picture: Rick Diamond/Getty Images) MGM Resorts International released a statement following his hospitalisation, which reads: ‘Scott is a beloved member of the Luxor and MGM Resorts family, and we are relieved to hear that he is recovering. ‘We are thinking of him and wish him strength as he receives the care and support he needs.’ A spokesperson for the company told 8 News that while the shows on Friday and Saturday night were cancelled, they were unable to provide any further information at this stage. Currently on the website for the Luxor, Mr Thompson has performances scheduled through to next year. Fans have been sending Mr Thompson their well-wishes (Picture: Christopher Trim/Cal Sport Media/Shutterstock) On his Instagram page, fans have been leaving well-wishes for the stand-up comedian, whose stage name comes from a nickname he was given by a swimming coach. ‘Scott we love you dude. Praying for you. ❤️ 🌈 🙏🏻,’ misterweeks commented underneath his latest post, which was shared a day ago. ‘I am 40, I have known of you since I was a kid. As long as I have been alive, there has been carrot top. You are loved,’ Chelsey said. ‘Praying for you, you beautiful human being. There’s no one like you. You are one of a kind,’ Koyote wrote. Deals of the Day Primark's new £14 co-ord has autumn styling on a budget covered Topman’s new-season collection has arrived and prices start at just £10 An Instagram mattress left me with back pain – this one completely changed my mind From £700 MacBooks to discounted iPhones, the best Apple tech for studentsb Save 25% on red light therapy masks, sauna blankets and sleep gadgets in Bon Charge sale Metro has contacted Scott Thompson’s representatives for comment. Arrow MORE: Phantom of the Paradise and Star Trek actor Gerrit Graham dies aged 76 Arrow MORE: Barely Breathing singer and Tony-winning composer Duncan Sheik dies aged 56 Arrow MORE: Ed Sheeran’s cousin says he’s ‘ashamed’ of star in brutal public attack Switched On Get plugged into the week’s must-watch shows, unmissable moments, and expert reviews with Metro TV Editor Sabrina Barr.