Donnie Wahlberg, the star of the hit TV show Blue Bloods, recently shared an interesting tidbit about his wife, Jenny McCarthy, and her involvement in his on-screen family dinners. Despite not being physically present during the Sunday dinner scenes on the show, McCarthy is still considered an honorary member of the Reagan family tradition.

In a preview clip from The Drew Barrymore Show, Wahlberg and his co-star Bridget Moynahan discussed how McCarthy is always present in spirit during the filming of Blue Bloods. Moynahan mentioned that McCarthy is like an ‘extra person at the family dinner,’ with constant phone calls between takes, keeping her connected to Wahlberg and the rest of the cast.

Wahlberg, who plays Det. Danny Reagan on the show, has been married to McCarthy since 2014. Despite their physical distance due to their work commitments in different cities, the couple has found a way to stay close. Wahlberg revealed that they now have the luxury of sleeping together even when they are apart, by simply calling each other before bedtime and staying on the phone throughout the night.

Barrymore, the show’s host, praised Wahlberg for embracing technology to maintain a strong connection with his wife. Wahlberg emphasized that their nightly phone calls are not out of insecurity but rather a genuine desire to be together, even when miles apart.

As Blue Bloods approaches its final season, Wahlberg, Moynahan, and Barrymore reflected on the show’s successful run and the bond they have formed on set. The cop family drama will conclude this fall, marking the end of an era for loyal fans of the series.

Despite the show coming to an end, Wahlberg’s heartwarming revelation about his relationship with McCarthy serves as a reminder of the power of love and technology in maintaining strong connections, even in the midst of busy schedules and distance.