Tom Selleck said the cast of “Blue Bloods” accepted a 25% pay cut in an effort to keep the series on air before it was cancelled. He described the ending as “very frustrating”, arguing that the show remained successful and that the cast had made a significant financial sacrifice to support its continuation.

Speaking to Ted Danson, Selleck said the programme ran for 15 seasons and 293 episodes, despite claims that it had lasted 14 seasons. He said it ranked sixth among broadcast shows, suggesting that its cancellation came despite strong audience performance.