Who is Dannys partner after Jackie on Blue Bloods?

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Blue Bloods Fans Sound Off On Their Favorite Partner Of Danny's

Who is Dannys partner after Jackie on Blue Bloods?
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By Ashley Bubp/June 24, 2022 12:14 am EST

"Blue Bloods" is still one of the highest-rated primetime dramas on TV right now, even on those rare occasions when they air a record-breakingly bad episode in terms of ratings. The series stars Tom Selleck and his amazing mustache as patriarch Frank Reagan, the NYPD Commissioner whose children follow him in his footsteps professionally, creating a very interesting family dynamic. But it isn't just the Reagan family drama that keeps viewers tuning in week after week.

Throughout the course of the show, Danny Reagan (Donnie Wahlberg) has changed partners more often than most viewers realize. He's had six different partners in total, including the short-lived DeMarcus King (Flex Alexander), who was only in the pilot. Given how often Danny has changed partners, a Reddit thread asked fans for their two cents on which partner has been the best fit for Danny so far. Fans were seemingly so sure of one particular winner that there was little room left for debate.

Fans are 100% sure that Jackie is the clear winner

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  • WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Blue Bloods.

    Why did Jennifer Esposito leave Blue Bloods as Detective Jackie Curatola?

    Detective Jackie Curatola (played by Jennifer Esposito) was part of the original Blue Bloods cast in 2010.

    While she only had the "also starring" distinction during her time on the show, Jackie was a crucial member of the team as Detective Danny Reagan's (played by Donnie Wahlberg) partner.

    She was in the first three seasons of Blue Bloods with Esposito being taken off the show before season four.

    In Blue Bloods itself, Jackie decided to take early retirement from the NYPD after showing signs of burnout.

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    Blue Bloods: Why did Jennifer Esposito leave as Jackie Curatola? (Image: NBC/GETTY)

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    Blue Bloods: Jackie Curatola was Danny Reagan's partner. (Image: NBC)

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    CBS and Esposito had conflicting stories regarding the real reason why the actress had left the show.

    In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter in 2012, CBS said: “Jennifer [Esposito] has informed us that she is only available to work on a very limited part-time schedule.

    "As a result, she’s unable to perform the demands of her role, and we regretfully had to put her character on a leave of absence.

    "She is a wonderfully talented actress, and we hope that she will be able to return at some point in the future.”

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    Blue Bloods: Jackie Curatola was played by actress Jennifer Esposito. (Image: GETTY)

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    Blue Bloods: Jennifer Esposito left before the start of season four. (Image: NBC)

    Shortly after, Esposito took to Twitter claiming that she had collapsed due to her Celiac disease while on set and as a result, was put on unpaid leave by the network.

    Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects the small intestine which can cause fatigue.

    She wrote: “CBS didn’t listen to my doc and I collapsed on set. Which everyone saw!

    "After a week off my doc said I could return to work but CBS … (i)mplied that I was NOT truly ill and this was a scheme to get a raise!

    "It’s been almost two months without (bringing) me back to work + keeping (m)e from working anywhere else! …Absolutely shameful behavior.”

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    Speaking to Fox News after the events, Esposito described the network's behaviour as "ugliness" and explained why she didn't fight back.

    She said: “Last week I was told I was on suspension, which meant I am still in contract, not being paid.

    "It’s completely illegal, but they also knew that I didn’t have the money or the means to sue them."

    This was far from the actress' only role though as she went on to feature in various other popular series.

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    Not long after leaving her days at Blue Bloods behind, Esposito was in the NBC series Mercy as Jules Fattore.

    She has also been in Taxi Brooklyn, Mistresses, The Affair, NCIS, The Boys and Law and Order SVU.

    Esposito is scheduled to star in the upcoming crime movie Fresh Kill as well.

    Blue Bloods is available to watch on CBS in America. Blue Bloods season 12 is currently airing every Monday on Sky Witness in the UK.

    Who is Danny Reagans new partner?

    He is currently assigned to the Detective Squad of the 54th Precinct, and partnered with Detective Maria Baez.

    Who replaces Jackie on Blue Bloods?

    Esposito's last episode aired on Nov. 2 and she has subsequently been replaced by actresses Megan Ketch and Megan Boone.

    Who is Danny's new partner in Season 3?

    Danny looks into this situation with Detective Maria Baez, who will become his new long-standing partner.

    Who is Danny's girlfriend on Blue Bloods?

    Longtime Blue Bloods fans have been rooting for Danny Reagan (played by Donnie Wahlberg) and Maria Baez (played by Marisa Ramirez) to date.