The Blue Bloods cast has mostly been the same since season 1Actress Jennifer Esposito used to star as “Jackie Curatola”This is why “Jackie” disappeared in Blue Bloods season 3
Blue Bloods has been on the air since 2010, and fans are used to seeing their favourite stars play the “Reagans.”
From season 1 to today, the police series has featured the talents of Tom Selleck, Donnie Wahlberg, and more.
But the show did face a notable exit from the cast early on. That was actress Jennifer Esposito, who starred as the detective “Jackie Curatola.”Why “Jackie” actress Jennifer Esposito left Blue Bloods
In Blue Bloods seasons 1 to 3, Esposito acted in over 40 episodes as the partner of “Danny Reagan.” But “Jackie” would appear for a final time early in season 3.
So, why did Jennifer Esposito leave Blue Bloods? It turns out there was a messy behind-the-scenes dispute between the actress and the network.
Esposito, who has celiac disease, had actually collapsed on the set, and took a medical leave afterward. She planned to return soon as “Jackie,” but…
CBS refused to adjust the show’s schedule to her health needs, which would’ve required part-time availability.
Esposito also alleged that the network implied she was “not truly ill” and instead plotting “to get a raise.” Yikes!
Ultimately, Esposito was suspended from Blue Bloods and “Jackie Curatola” was written out of the show in season 3.
The two sides parted ways for good: Jennifer Esposito was never seen on Blue Bloods again. At the time, the actress said how she was treated “makes her sick.”
