Carrot Top, the red-haired prop comedian who has headlined the Luxor Hotel and Casino for two decades, was hospitalized in the Las Vegas area following an attempted suicide.
The hospitalization was reported by TMZ.
No further details on the circumstances surrounding the crisis, his condition, or when his Luxor residency might resume have been made public.
A Two-Decade Fixture on the Strip
Thompson, known professionally as Carrot Top for his signature red hair, has built his reputation on high-energy prop comedy and elaborate stage performances that have made him one of the most recognizable headliners in Las Vegas. MGM Resorts describes him as the longest-running headlining comedian in Las Vegas, performing at the Luxor's Atrium Showroom, an intimate theater configured for roughly 350 audience members, according to the Las Vegas Sun.
His residency at the Luxor dates back to November 2005, and in November 2023 he signed a contract extension with MGM Resorts International that keeps his show running through 2030, according to MGM Resorts Newsroom. Las Vegas Weekly has reported on his residency and a production that blends rapid-fire prop comedy with topical material tied to current headlines.
Before landing in Las Vegas, Thompson built a national following on the college comedy circuit. In 1993, he became the only performer to be named both Entertainer of the Year and Comedian of the Year in the same year by the National Association of Campus Activities, according to the University of Rochester, and he went on to win the American Comedy Award for Best Male Stand-Up in 1994. He performed his first routine as a freshman at Florida Atlantic University.
From College Circuit to Household Name
Thompson's career eventually stretched well beyond the stage. He starred in the 1998 feature film Chairman of the Board and was a spokesman for 1-800-CALL-ATT commercials, according to Wikipedia. He also had a No. 1 daily Cartoon Network show.
Born Scott Christopher Thompson, the comedian is the son of a NASA engineer. According to Legit.ng, he got his stage name from a local swimming coach who nicknamed him for his red hair.
Crisis Resources
Anyone struggling or in crisis can call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or access chat support at 988lifeline.org.
