Tom Selleck has spoken out about his continued frustration over CBS's decision to cancel Blue Bloods, revealing that the cast and producers had accepted significant pay cuts in a bid to keep the long-running drama on air. Speaking on Ted Danson's podcast, Selleck described the show as a "labor of love" and said the ending remains one of broadcast television's most baffling decisions, given its strong ratings and devoted cast even in its final, fifteenth season.

Selleck explained that ahead of what became its last season, the entire cast had already taken a 25% pay cut and made other concessions in an effort to secure a further renewal, with everyone keen to continue. He called the cancellation "very frustrating", noting Blue Bloods was still one of the highest-rated shows on US broadcast television when it ended, and praised the rare, lasting chemistry of a cast that stayed intact for so many years.