‘Rough month’: Carrot Top makes emotional return to stage

Carrot Top made an emotional return to the stage in front of a cheering audience on Monday in Las Vegas, a month after he was hospitalized.The 61-year-old comedian, born Scott Christopher Thompson, was hospitalized after a suicide attempt on Sept. 18, People reported. He addressed the attempt in an Oct. 17 post on Instagram.On Monday, the comedian walked out on stage to resume his residency at the Luxor Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, where he has been a headliner since 2005, according to the magazine.His return and the audience’s reaction were posted on X by Vital Vegas.Following an extended ovation, Carrot Top handled his return to the stage with grace, humility and a smidge of irreverent humor. Pitch perfect. @RealCarrotTop @LuxorLV https://t.co/ikbWfq5wW1 Vital Vegas (@VitalVegas) October 20, 2026 “I would have done this a long time ago if I could get this kind of love,” Carrot Top joked. “It’s an emotional night for everybody.“It’s been a rough month. Trying to figure out what is ap