Carrot Top breaks silence after reported suicide attempt, thanks fans for support
Comedian Carrot Top has finally spoken following weeks of reported suicide attempt, expressing gratitude to fans for their support as he prepares to return to the stage in Las Vegas.
Taking to Instagram, the Hollywood Squares star, whose real name is Scott Thompson, shared an emotional message on Saturday, October 17, thanking everyone for showering love and prayers during his recovery.
Carrot Top penned down “I’m truly overwhelmed by the outpouring of love, support, prayers, and well wishes I’ve received over the past couple of weeks. 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,” he added.
While updating fans about his work schedule, he wrote, ”Carrot Top Returns to the @luxorlv Oct 19 at 8pm.”
Shortly after the post went viral, fans flooded the comment section, showering love for the 61-year-old entertainer.
A fan wrote, “The joy you bring this world is truly magical. Carrot Top forever.”
Another fan commented, “We love you!!! Welcome back!!”
“Scott you are beyond LOVED. Love you so much.. WE ALL NEED YOU!! #CARROTTOPFOREVER,“ third fan wrote.
Carrot Top update after reported suicide attempt
The post comes nearly a month after Thompson's representative told Fox News Digital, "Mr. Thompson is recovering in the hospital and is receiving the care and support he needs."
"His family and those closest to him are deeply grateful for the concern, prayers and respectfully ask for privacy," the representative added.
As per the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Carrot Top was spotted at a bar in the city around 2 p.m. Friday, several hours before his scheduled 8 p.m. performance.
Notably, the reason behind the hospitalisation and further details are yet to be officially disclosed.
Carrot Top extorted over a sex tape
He was allegedly being extorted over a sex tape before the reported suicide attempt, according to court documents obtained by Page Six.
His attorney, Ronnie Bitman, claimed in a September 3 filing that former opening performer Brian Evans threatened to release an explicit video of Thompson unless he paid $500,000.
