Comedian Carrot Top made an emotional return to his Las Vegas residency at the Luxor Hotel on Monday night. He resumed performances roughly a month after a September hospitalization following a medical crisis. The 61-year-old entertainer, whose real name is Scott Thompson, addressed a packed audience at the Atrium Showroom just weeks after facing these health challenges.
Stepping onto the stage to a loud, extended standing ovation, Thompson appeared visibly touched by the warm reception. He paused to acknowledge the support of his audience, family, and team before diving into his signature blend of prop comedy.
“Thank you so much. God bless all my fans and my family, my mom, my brother, everybody here tonight,” Thompson told the crowd, according to reports from the venue. “It’s an emotional night for everybody. My family and my grandparents know that I’m very emotional. It’s been a rough month.”
Resuming a Decades-Long Residency
Thompson’s return marks the resumption of his residency at the Luxor, a venue he has called home for two decades. Known for his integration of rock-and-roll stage production, visual video walls, and physical props, the comedian has spent 40 years entertaining audiences. Following his unexpected hospitalization on September 18, his team canceled three weeks of scheduled shows while he focused on his health and recovery.
Ahead of his official return to the stage, Thompson broke his silence on social media. He shared a heartfelt message of gratitude on Instagram, expressing appreciation for the wave of support he received during his time away.
“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,” Thompson wrote. “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.”
A Touch of Irreverent Humor
True to form, Thompson addressed his absence with a dose of self-deprecating humor. Finding the right tone for his first night back proved to be a lighthearted challenge.
Joking about how to navigate his return, he quipped to the audience about testing the boundaries of appropriate material. At one point, he humorously pulled a prop noose out of a bin on stage, drawing laughter and applause from fans who welcomed his signature dark and wacky wit.
With his Monday night performance completely sold out, Thompson is scheduled to continue his residency at the Luxor, performing Monday through Saturday at 8 p.m. Fans and industry peers have rallied around the comedian as he steps back into the spotlight.
