The Real Reason Sami Gayle Left Blue Bloods

Sami Gayle has never officially announced her departure from "Blue Bloods," but it's easy to see how major life shifts have affected her ability to dedicate time to the show. Very akin to Nicky's life on the show, Gayle actually attended Columbia University in real life. She continued to film while attending school, as both activities are based in New York City. Gayle was a full-time student and actress and even told Hollywood Life that she "didn't sleep" at the time. 

After spending years juggling a packed schedule, Gayle seems to finally be taking time for herself. Her Instagram page is full of vacation snapshots where the actress is seen lounging on the beach and enjoying some stillness. In one post, she wrote about her personal goal of exposing herself to new adventures. She wrote, "Every day, I try to do at least one thing that takes me out of my bubble." So these new experiences might mean she has to take a bit of time away from her "Blue Bloods" role, but it doesn't mean she's gone for good.