Carrot Top's Lawyer Claims Extortion Led to Suicide Attempt
Scott Thompson, the comedian known as Carrot Top, was rushed to a Las Vegas hospital Friday after a suicide attempt. His Friday night show at the Luxor Hotel and Casino was canceled.
- Thompson, 61, has headlined the Luxor since November 2005.
- His residency ranks as the second-longest running show in Las Vegas history.
- MGM Resorts International, which owns the Luxor, said Thompson is a 'beloved member' of their family.
- Thompson's rep Jami Schlicher confirmed his hospitalization but gave no details on circumstances.
Why it matters: Thompson is a fixture of the Las Vegas entertainment circuit, with a prop-comedy show drawing audiences for over two decades. A prolonged absence would affect the Luxor's long-term programming.
- His representative said he is 'receiving the care and support he needs' and asked for privacy.
How 19 sources split on this story
Where they split: Coverage agrees on the basic facts; outlets differ on whether to mention a separate, unresolved lawsuit involving Thompson and allegations of inappropriate messages.
Center coverage, 3 sources: The center treats this as a breaking news report, leading with sourced facts and providing crisis hotline resources.
Left coverage, 6 sources: The left focuses on fan reaction and Thompson's career legacy, noting messages of support and his upcoming show schedule.
Right coverage, 10 sources: The right covers the hospitalization factually while some outlets add context about a pending lawsuit involving Thompson.
What’s next: Thompson's next scheduled Luxor date is Monday, September 21. Its status is unknown.
- No further details on his condition or timeline for return have been released.
- Will Thompson's Monday show and future residency dates proceed as scheduled?
- What specific circumstances led to Friday's incident?
