Comedian Carrot Top plans to return to the stage at the Luxor Hotel & Casino on Monday, Oct. 19, for an 8 p.m. show, nearly a month after he survived a suicide attempt, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The comedian, born Scott Thompson, 61, confirmed the news in an Instagram post Saturday, his first public comments since the Sept. 18 attempt and his hospitalization that followed.
Thompson holds a long-running residency at the MGM property, where the Oct. 19 performance marks his first announced date back since the health crisis.
Carrot Top Breaks His Silence
In the Instagram message posted Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, Thompson thanked fans for their support over the past several weeks without detailing the circumstances of his hospitalization.
“I’m truly overwhelmed by the outpouring of love, support, prayers, and well wishes I’ve received over the past couple of weeks,” Thompson wrote. “Every message, text, and kind thought has meant more to me than you know. While I haven’t been able to respond to everyone individually, please know that I’ve felt your love and appreciate each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart.
Thank you for being there for me during this time. It truly means the world to me!”
What The Luxor Return Means
The announcement gives fans a concrete date to track after weeks without a direct statement from Thompson. The Luxor show at 8 p.m. Oct. 19 is the only confirmed date tied to his comeback; no additional tour stops or residency schedule changes have been announced.
Thompson’s statement does not address what led to the Sept. 18 incident, and no details about his recovery process have been made public.
Background On The Weeks Before The Announcement
Before Thompson spoke publicly about his health, paparazzi photographed him attending a Las Vegas church with his mother on Oct. 4 and again on Oct. 11. Those appearances came before any public acknowledgment from Thompson about the attempt or his hospitalization, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
What’s Next
Thompson is scheduled to take the stage at the Luxor on Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. No further performance dates beyond that show have been announced.
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