Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, has been in the spotlight ever since reports of his attempted suicide broke. The comedian, who allegedly got the name Carrot Top from his swimming coach, is known for his prop comedy and stage performances. He has been in the hospital since the incident, and new updates have come in.
Carrot Top’s Saturday night show canceled as comedian remains hospitalized
On September 17, 2026, reports started making headlines that Carrot Top was rushed to a local hospital after he attempted suicide in the Las Vegas Area. Now, TMZ has shared an update. While CT is still hospitalized and receiving the care he needs, his Saturday, September 19, 2026, night show at the Luxor Casino in Las Vegas has officially been canceled following his suicide attempt.
The publication said the comedian remains hospitalized and will continue to receive care for now. The report comes after the 61-year-old’s Friday, September 18, 2026 (ET) night show at the Luxor was called off, and now his Saturday, September 19, 2026, night show has also been canceled.
Fans have expressed their concern over Carrot Top’s well-being on social media, praying for his speedy recovery. While details of what happened are still unclear, the incident has raised concerns around mental health and support.
Cops arrived at Carrot Top’s home following his suicide attempt
Following his suicide attempt, police were spotted arriving at the 61-year-old’s Las Vegas home on Friday afternoon. The publication reported that cops arrived at the residence on September 18, 2026. In a new picture taken by a witness and obtained by the media outlet, three cop cars can be seen parked outside the 61-year-old’s Las Vegas residence.
It was in the late hours of September 18, 2026 (ET), when sources told the media outlet the comedian had been hospitalized in a Las Vegas hospital. While no updates have been shared about how the incident unfolded or what led Carrot Top to take such a drastic step, his rep issued a statement.
In a short statement, Carrot Top’s rep, Jami Schlicher, revealed that the comedian was recovering in the hospital. He assured the fans that the comedian was being looked after while receiving the help he needed. Jami urged the fans to give CT some privacy and was quoted as saying:
“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.”
Carrot Top was born in Rockledge, Florida, to a NASA Engineer (his father). He grew up in Cocoa and graduated in 1983. After completing high school, Carrot Top enrolled at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. During his freshman year, he performed his first stand-up comedy gig, and the rest was history. In 1991, he had his big break as he performed on Comic Strip Live.
Talking about his personal life, Carrot Top reportedly has been in a long-term relationship with Amanda Hogan. They allegedly began dating in 2014. The duo’s Facebook features photos of them from 2013 and 2014. The comedian also called Amanda ‘girlfriend’ in an adorable post on her birthday in 2014. However, it remains unclear whether they were still together.
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