Carrot Top fans heading to the Luxor this week found the lights off. The comedian, real name Scott Thompson, had his Friday and Saturday shows canceled, with Monday and Tuesday also called off, after he was hospitalized following an alleged suicide attempt on Friday. His representative says the 61-year-old is awake, breathing on his own, and improving, surrounded by family and close friends.
There’s a legal layer to this story as well. Court documents filed by Thompson’s attorney claim he was being extorted over a sexually explicit recording for $500,000. Musician Brian Evans, a former opening performer for Thompson, denies threatening to release it and told outlets he’s sorry Scott did something to hurt himself. No charges have been confirmed, and the details remain in dispute.
Thompson has held a residency at the Luxor since 2005, one of the longest-running headline shows on the Strip. MGM Resorts, which owns the property, hasn’t announced when performances will resume. For fans, the best move right now is simple: give the guy room to recover, and keep an eye on the Luxor schedule for updates. If you or someone you know is struggling, 988 is available around the clock, every day.
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