Carrot Top Announces Planned October 19 Las Vegas Return

Comedian Scott Thompson, known professionally as Carrot Top, said Saturday that his Las Vegas show is scheduled to return October 19, after a hospitalization in September. In an Instagram post, he thanked supporters for their messages, prayers and well wishes, saying their support had meant a great deal during his recovery. Thompson said he had not been able to respond to everyone individually but had felt the support. The post announced an 8 p.m. performance at the Luxor Hotel and Casino. The announcement describes a planned return; the available reports do not confirm whether the performance took place. Thompson’s hospitalization was reported after September 18, when performances scheduled for September 18, 19 and 20 were canceled, according to one account. His representative, Jami Schlicher, said after the hospitalization that Thompson was recovering and receiving care, and asked for privacy. The supplied reports do not independently establish the cause or circumstances of his hospitalization. Descriptions of a suicide attempt remain attributed reports rather than independently verified details. Thompson has performed at the Luxor since 2005. His return announcement follows...