Carrot Top walked back onto his Luxor stage Monday night and got a standing ovation before he’d said a word. The comedian had been away for a month after being hospitalized in Las Vegas on September 18 following an alleged suicide attempt. Over the weekend, he broke his silence on Instagram, thanking fans for the wave of support that came his way.
His return was emotional, but he kept things in classic Carrot Top fashion.“I would have done this a long time ago if I could get this kind of love,”he told the crowd, before pulling out a noose and admitting,“It’s been a rough month. Trying to figure out what is appropriate for a night like tonight.”Leave it to the prop comedy king to find the joke buried in the heavy stuff.
His rep says he was awake, breathing on his own and improving while surrounded by family. Vegas clearly showed up for him, and he showed up right back. If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 by call or text.
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