Tom Selleck’s Public Comments on Keeping Blue Bloods Going: How the Show’s Creators Allegedly Feel
Blue Bloods is winding down its run, having joined the list of shows canceled in 2024. However, the series isn’t over yet, as CBS has decided to split its final season into two parts. Despite this, series lead Tom Selleck has been outspoken about his desire for the show to continue beyond its planned conclusion. How does CBS feel about Selleck’s public pleas?
While the cast, including Donnie Wahlberg, finished filming in June, Selleck’s vocal support for the show’s continuation has sparked debate. He’s expressed hope that CBS might reconsider, stating, “I will continue to think CBS will come to their senses,” and even declaring, “CBS will find an awful lot of people aren’t ready to say goodbye to it.”
Selleck has also mentioned concerns about how the show’s end will affect his personal life, particularly the maintenance of his ranch. However, an insider claims that CBS executives are not swayed by these comments. According to a source speaking to Closer Weekly, “Tom is an entitled brat. Hundreds of people are facing unemployment when the show wraps. Most of them will struggle to make ends meet—while Tom complains about the upkeep of his lavish 63-acre ranch. Give me a break.”
This remark, whether accurate or not, reflects significant frustration. The insider also highlighted the challenges faced by the behind-the-scenes crew, many of whom earn less than $100,000 annually and are facing uncertainty as the show concludes.
Interestingly, this insider’s perspective underscores a shared desire among cast and crew for job stability. Blue Bloods has offered that stability for years, and while Tom Selleck has plans for future projects, and others will seek new opportunities, the landscape of TV—marked by frequent cancellations and shorter-lived series—provides little assurance of similar security elsewhere.
As the series prepares to say goodbye this fall, it’s understandable why Selleck might push for CBS to rethink its decision, especially given the show’s solid ratings. CBS has afforded Blue Bloods a respectful farewell with a double season to wrap up, a gesture not extended to other recent cancellations like NCIS: Hawai’i, CSI: Vegas, or So Help Me Todd.
While it’s likely we’ll see the end of Blue Bloods as planned, it wouldn’t be surprising if the show’s dedicated fans and its passionate lead have one last twist in store before the final curtain falls.
