Carrot Top has broken his silence nearly one month after his suicide attempt, thanking fans for their support and announcing his return to the stage.The 61-year-old comedian, whose real name is Scott Thompson, was hospitalized on September 18 after being found unresponsive in his Las Vegas backyard from an apparent prescription pill overdose.Thompson was allegedly asked to pay $500,000 or risk having a ‘sexually explicit recording’ leaked before his shock bid to take his own life.In a statement posted to Instagram this Saturday, Thompson said: ‘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. Thank you for being there for me during this time. It truly means the world to me!’The post also informed the public that Thompson is scheduled to perform this coming Monday, October 19 at the Luxor Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Carrot Top has broken his silence nearly one month after his suicide attempt to thank fans for their support and announce his return to the stage; pictured 2025 ”I’m truly overwhelmed by the outpouring of love, support, prayers, and well wishes I’ve received over the past couple of weeks,’ said the comic, who is pictured in 2024 The Daily Mail has contacted Thompson’s representative for further comment. A little over a week after his suicide attempt, it was reported Thompson was making good progress in his recovery since returning home and was talking to loved ones.A source shared that Thompson was ‘doing well’ and feeling much better as he rested at his modern desert abode, according to TMZ. Last month, Thompson, who is famous for his zany prop comedy and shock of red hair, was reportedly found lying unconscious by his pool after intentionally overdosing on prescription pills.Thompson had allegedly texted his manager the word ‘done,’ then stopped responding after he learned of a report accusing him of sexual misconduct.According to a police report reviewed by TMZ, the comedian’s manager told police that he had spoken with Thompson over the phone on September 18, with the entertainer lamenting that his Las Vegas residency would be over in the wake of the unsavory article.When he wasn’t able to get in contact with his client, the manager phoned police, who discovered Thompson shortly before 4:30pm. Thompson was subsequently hospitalized in critical condition.His next three weeks of shows at the Luxor Hotel’s Atrium Showroom have been cancelled as he continues his recovery, TMZ reported.TMZ reported that a 911 caller said Thompson was ‘barely conscious’ when he was found at his home. Thompson had allegedly texted his manager the word ‘done,’ then stopped responding after he learned of a report accusing him of sexual misconduct. Above, Thompson in 2016A rep for the performer later confirmed to the publication that he was ‘awake’ and ‘breathing on his own.’In July, Radar Online reported that Thompson was being sued by his former friend, singer Brian Evans, who accused him of sending an unprompted sexually explicit video.Then in September, a second accuser came forward to back Evans’ claims and share his own story, according to the outlet.Thompson’s lawyer confirmed his suicide attempt in a court filing on September 20, and asked for ‘immediate protective relief’ to stop Evans from ‘exposing [Thompson] to ill repute, false allegations, and salacious materials,’ per Page Six.The legal professional claimed Evans had been carrying out an extortion scheme over the aforementioned footage, threatening to release it if he wasn’t granted $500,000.’Evans demands immediate payment of significant sums and states that, absent immediate payment, a sexually explicit recording of Thompson will be filed in the public court file so that it may be obtained and disseminated by the press and other parties,’ the attorney wrote, according to Page Six.Evans denied the accusations, telling the outlet he ‘never threatened – ever – to post any video anywhere in exchange for a settlement.’He also insisted the video was deleted ‘a long time ago.’ The stand-up comedian, who is famous for his zany prop comedy and shock red hair, became popular in the 1990s. Above, Thompson in 1994Regarding Thompson’s suicide attempt, Evans said that he was ‘sorry that Scott apparently did something to hurt himself.”I do not consider Scott to be a bad person… based on what I know – but he made a few decisions that were not good ones. That is not a reason to hurt himself,’ the music artist said before adding that he cannot be blamed for it.Evans said, ‘Finally, it’s not my fault… that Scott did what he did. We don’t even actually know what he did. He survived and I am glad about that. ‘Scott is still young and has a big life ahead of him. It’s not my intent to bring this guy down. It’s the opposite.’I never threatened – ever – to post any video anywhere in exchange for a settlement… The video they are discussing – as I made very clear – was deleted a long time ago in accordance with the prior settlement,’ Evans added.Thompson’s rep Jami Schlicher told the Daily Mail: ‘A federal court recently declared Mr. Evans a “vexatious litigant” and described his filings as “serial” and “spurious.”‘