According to a report by Closer, CBS executives are furious with Blue Bloods’ star, Tom Selleck, over comments he made after the show’s cancellation announcement.
As per the report, the 79-year-old actor has been talking about the fact that the Blue Bloods’ cancellation could send him into the “poor house” and cause him to lose his beloved 63-acre ranch. Selleck has lived at his ranch in Ventura Country since 1988. More on this story, below.
CBS Execs Aren’t Buying Tom Selleck’s Claims
The Closer report goes on to state that CBS officials aren’t buying, nor impressed with, Selleck’s “poor house” claims, as they know exactly what kind of paychecks he’s earned since being with Blue Bloods.
Selleck has earned $200,000 per episode, raking in $56 million during his time on the series, which doesn’t factor in rerun residuals! The show began in the fall of 2010, with 14 seasons under the show’s belt.
The report claims that CBS execs are displeased with Selleck’s claims, especially since he makes significantly more than the other staff and crew on the show.
As many of these individuals are making less than $100,000 annually, they are truly facing financial strain, and uncertainty as the series draws to a close.
Tom Selleck – Doesn’t Want Blue Bloods To End
Selleck has been vocal about not wanting Blue Bloods to end since CBS announced the show’s cancellation.
As the series still has a huge following and does well in the ratings, he’s commented and questioned the network’s decision to pull the plug on the long-running CBS drama.
There’s always a chance for a Blue Bloods spin-off or possible movie; however, if Selleck has angered CBS higher-ups, this could ruin any chances of him being involved or even a project being taken to the next step.
The final shows of Blue Bloods will premiere on CBS starting Friday, October 18 at 10 p.m. (ET) with the series finale occurring sometime in December of this year.
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