Tom Selleck, star of the recently concluded CBS police drama "Blue Bloods," has reignited his criticism of the network's decision to cancel the series, revealing that the cast had agreed to a substantial pay cut in an effort to secure another season.

"We’d already taken a 25% cut in salary," Selleck stated during an appearance on Ted Danson's podcast, "Where Everybody Knows Your Name." He described the situation as "frustrating," emphasizing that the cast was committed to continuing the show. "Everybody wanted to come back. We’d done all sorts of things to keep the show going."

Selleck, who portrayed New York City Police Commissioner Frank Reagan, noted that "Blue Bloods" was a popular series, ranking sixth among the top 100 broadcast television shows in its fifteenth year. He expressed pride in the show's longevity and the cast's ability to maintain a cohesive unit for so long, suggesting it was "some kind of record."

He also shared positive sentiments about the working environment on set, contrasting it with other shows where he observed conflicts arising from large egos. "Maybe people don’t realize, but a lot of shows become miserable to work on," he said. "You get a lot of egos and ‘I’m not coming out of my dressing room until he’s coming out’ — and it’s miserable. [Blue Bloods] was never that."

The series, which premiered in September 2010, concluded its 14th and final season in December 2024. This is not the first time Selleck has voiced his disappointment with the cancellation.

In October 2024, he told TV Insider that he was "kind of frustrated" and that the show had been "taken for granted because it performed from the get-go."

Previously, in May 2024, Selleck mentioned that the show's cancellation could impact his ability to maintain his ranch, stating, "If I stopped working, yeah. Am I set for life? Yeah, but maybe not on a 63-acre ranch!"

Selleck, 81, also commented on the current state of the television industry, noting that "the TV industry is constantly in flux." He expressed concern about the development and belief in projects, lamenting a perceived decline from previous years.

A representative for CBS Entertainment did not immediately respond to requests for comment.