# John Reardon Returns to Hudson & Rex

> John Reardon returns to play Det. Charlie Hudson in Hudson & Rex season 9 after tonsil cancer treatment.
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## John Reardon returns to Hudson & Rex
John Reardon returned to play Det. Charlie Hudson in Hudson & Rex season 9 after Luke Roberts took over as Det. Mark Hudson in season 8.
## Reardon diagnosed with tonsil cancer
Reardon, from Halifax, headlined the series for its first seven seasons but was diagnosed with tonsil cancer partway through season 7 and received treatment.
## Doctors approved return to work
In a social media post last year, he said doctors had approved his return to work, but the Hudson & Rex team 'chose to go in a different direction.'

> chose to go in a different direction
## Fans protested on social media
Fans protested on social media, and here we are, Charlie’s back at the St. John’s Police Department after a storyline that took him to South America in search of his missing brother.
## Season 9 premieres Oct. 5
Season 9 of Hudson & Rex premièred Oct. 5 on Citytv and streams on Citytv+.
## Reardon feels good and happy
Reardon spoke with Postmedia about his return and what comes next. He said he feels good and happy, happy to be back at work.
## Reardon returns to work with Luke Roberts
Reardon enjoyed working with Luke Roberts, saying it was a great dynamic for the show and that collaboration is key to the series.
## Key takeaway

John Reardon returned to play Det. Charlie Hudson in Hudson & Rex season 9 following tonsil cancer treatment.