Upsetting news is coming from the Luxor Casino in Las Vegas, where the establishment canceled a Saturday night Carrot Top performance following the comedian’s suicide attempt. According to TMZ, the prop comic will remain hospitalized and continue to receive care until further notice.
The cancellation of Carrot Top’s Saturday show comes after the Luxor scrapped the 61-year-old’s Friday gig. When asked to comment on the matter, Carrot Top’s reps told TMZ, “Mr. Thompson is recovering in the hospital and is receiving the care and support he needs. His family and those closest to him are deeply grateful for the concern, prayers and respectfully ask for privacy.” For clarity, Carrot Top’s real name is Scott Christopher Thompson.
Carrot Top, known for his high-energy comedic routines and frizzy, bright red hair, is a long-standing staple of the Las Vegas Strip. His act includes trunkloads of custom-invented props, sound effects, and more. Celebrated by many for his creativity and sharp wit, he’s been one of the most successful and consistent residencies in Vegas since 2005.
In addition to his stand-up comedy, Carrot Top has made dozens of cameos across film and television, with guest spots in projects like The Hangover, Family Guy, George Lopez, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and Space Ghost Coast to Coast.
While some people tend to dunk on Carrot Top for his eccentric style and quirky comedic approach, people who attend his Vegas performances typically come back raving about his shows. I’ve only seen a handful of clips of his zany antics, and mostly find him inoffensive and slightly charming. I’m positive that after you’ve had a few drinks and hit the slots, a Carrot Top show will serve you well while vacationing in Vegas.
While critics have historically poked fun at his eccentric visual style and quirky approach to humor, audiences who attend his Las Vegas shows consistently walk away impressed by his work ethic and theatrical showmanship. Having only seen a handful of clips featuring his zany antics over the years, I’ve always found him relatively inoffensive and oddly charming. There is no denying that after you’ve had a few drinks and spent time at the slots, a night with Carrot Top serves as top-tier Vegas entertainment. His presence on the Strip will be missed while he focuses on his recovery.
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