Tom Selleck Defies Age: The Iconic Blue Bloods Star Keeps Fighting Back!
BLUE BLOODS STAR TOM SELLECK'S DYSTOPIAN POST-RETIREMENT LIFE: FROM FAST FOOD FIASCO TO AGEISM FEUD WITH CBS
In a shocking turn of events, 80-year-old Tom Selleck has been spotted rocking a questionable DIY dye job at his local McDonald's in LA's San Fernando Valley. The Magnum P.I. alum, who recently lost his gig on the hit show Blue Bloods after an impressive 14-year run, looked every bit as weary as he does worried.
Sources close to the actor claim that Selleck was so devastated by CBS's decision to axe the show that it left him in tears and contemplating a lawsuit for ageism. Insiders reveal that the network greenlit a spin-off, Boston Blue, starring Donnie Wahlberg, 55 – whose character Danny Reagan takes on a new role in the Boston Police Department.
"It's like they're rubbing salt in his wounds," an insider told TheScholarlyNote.com. "Tom is absolutely livid about it, especially since ratings were strong when it was canceled."
Selleck's post-Blue Bloods life has been a far cry from his iconic days as police commissioner Frank Reagan on the show. His appearance has undergone a dramatic transformation, with his trademark mustache replaced by a mostly white shaggy beard and hair that's curling at the ends like it's trying to escape its dye job. And if that weren't enough, he had the misfortune of leaving a black mark on his cartilage – a clear sign that he hadn't wiped off the dye quickly enough.
The actor was spotted driving through the McDonald's drive-thru in his white Ram 1500, looking every bit as somber as he does worn out. His rep failed to return our request for comment, but sources reveal that Selleck is still fuming about CBS's decision.
After fueling up on a burger and soda combo, Selleck headed to an office building before retreating to his sprawling 63-acre estate in Thousand Oaks, which he purchased from crooner Dean Martin in 1988 for a cool $5 million. The property boasts over 1,500 trees and an array of lush greenery that Selleck has lovingly tended to during his 37 years on the property.
But it's not all sunshine and rainbows at the estate. Insiders reveal that Selleck is still struggling to come to terms with the cancellation of Blue Bloods, which had become a staple in his life for over a decade. "He would have preferred to do that with Blue Bloods but since that's no longer an option, he's trying to figure out the best way to move forward," said our insider.
And it's not just the cancellation that's got Selleck riled up – he's also reportedly furious about being replaced by a younger star in the spin-off. "Donnie would like to get everyone back to make cameos, including Tom – but he is still angry that Blue Bloods was canceled," another insider revealed.
As the controversy surrounding CBS's decision continues to swirl, fans of the show are rallying behind Selleck, launching a petition drive and urging him to join the Boston Blue spin-off. But with his consistent paychecks from Blue Bloods gone, sources claim that Selleck is now worried about losing his beloved ranch – a thought that must be keeping him up at night.
"It's like they're taking everything away from him," an insider sympathized. "To have that upheaval at 80 years old was a major slap in the face."
As for Wahlberg's new gig on Boston Blue, sources claim that he's more than happy to continue playing the role of Danny Reagan – but at what cost? It seems like CBS is willing to do whatever it takes to erase Selleck from their radar, even if it means sacrificing some of the original cast members.
And as for Selleck himself? He's still nursing his wounds, but insiders reveal that he's not one to go quietly into the night. "He's considering suing CBS for ageism over canceling Blue Bloods and spinning it off," our source revealed.
It looks like this drama is far from over – stay tuned!
