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Operation Transformation leaders collectively lost almost 10 stone

OT leaders are almost ten stone lighter

In a triumphant conclusion to Operation Transformation's tenth season, the show's five leaders have collectively lost almost ten stone since embarking on their journeys just two months ago.

Operation Transformation • 23 Feb 17

Operation Consternation! Seán walks off fiery episode

There's fiery drama on Operation Transformation on RTÉ One tonight as leader Seán Daly allows the heat to get to him during this week's Fire Brigade Challenge.

Television • 02 Feb 17

Katherine Lynch: 'dancing is really liberating'

Lynch lost more weight dancing than on Op-Trans

Dancing with the Stars contestant Katherine Lynch has revealed that she has lost more weight in preparation for the competition than when she appeared on Celebrity Operation Transformation.

Entertainment • 14 Jan 17

First new Operation Transformation leader revealed

The first of the five leaders for the new run of Operation Transformation was revealed today (Nov 21) on The Ray D'Arcy Show on RTÉ Radio 1.

Entertainment • 22 Nov 16

Lance Armstrong: Paul Kimmage tells Ray D'Arcy why he turned down the chance to interview the controversial cyclist in Dublin.

Kimmage talks to Ray D'Arcy on Armstrong controversy

Sports journalist Paul Kimmage will feature on tonight's Ray D'Arcy Show, as he talks to Ray on why he declined the opportunity to interview Lance Armstrong in Dublin.

Entertainment • 15 Oct 16

Elaine Crowley not tuning in for Celeb Op Trans final

Celebrity Operation Transformation leader Elaine Crowley has revealed that she will not be sitting down to watch the final episode of the show on RTÉ One on Wednesday night as she finds herself annoying when she sees herself on TV.

Headlines • 21 Sep 16

The four leaders lost an amazing 100lbs between them on the show

Operation Transformation finale touches hearts

Operation Transformation has finally come to a close after an emotional eight weeks, and the finale touched hearts across the country.

Entertainment • 26 Feb 16

(L-R) Leaders Noeleen Lynam, John Conmy, Lucy Dillon and Clare Scanlan have collectively lost seven stone, two pounds since the show returned to RTÉ One last month Photos: Andres Poveda

Weight off their minds as OT leaders lose 100lbs

As the current series draws to a close on RTÉ One, it has been revealed that the leaders on Operation Transformation have collectively lost 100lbs.

Entertainment • 25 Feb 16

Clare and Kathryn on Operation Transformation

Kathryn Thomas in tears at Op Trans weigh-in

Tears flowed on Wednesday night’s Operation Transformation as expert Dr Ciara Kelly and host Kathryn Thomas broke down at the weigh-in for leader Clare Scanlan.

Entertainment • 18 Feb 16

Clare achieved her weight loss target of 2lbs

OT experts in tears as Clare's success continues

Operation Transformation viewers saw two of the show's experts, Dr Ciara Kelly and dietician Aoife Hearne, in tears on Wednesday night's episode as leader Clare Scanlan continued her weight loss and efforts to enjoy life again.

Entertainment • 04 Feb 16

Host Kathryn Thomas said everyone is disappointed that Dan could not continue

Op Trans leader Dan leaves show on doctor's orders

Operation Transformation leader Dan Kennedy has been forced to withdraw from the RTÉ series for medical reasons.

Entertainment • 26 Jan 16

Operation Transformation leader in hospital

Operation Transformation leader Dan Kennedy will not take part in this week's weigh-in or in any challenges as he is currently in hospital where he is being treated for severe colitis.

Entertainment • 19 Jan 16

Operation Transformation leaders for Ray D'Arcy

On this week's Ray D'Arcy Show, all five leaders from the new series of Operation Transformation will be sharing their stories.

Entertainment • 08 Jan 16

Operation Transformation returns

Operation Transformation returns to RTÉ One tonight and this year's leaders will be revealed after being put through their paces physically and mentally.

Entertainment • 06 Jan 16

Dan Kennedy with Operation Transformation host Kathryn Thomas

You're in – Operation Transformation picks leaders

The first two leaders have been chosen for the new series of Operation Transformation on RTÉ One.

Entertainment • 18 Nov 15

Watch! TEN's 60-second showbiz update

If you're tight for time, here are the big showbiz stories for you in a minute (give or take 10 seconds). Ed Sheeran, Madonna, Operation Transformation and the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival feature today.

Entertainment • 27 Feb 15

OT leaders say goodbye to almost 10 stone

With the eighth season of Operation Transformation drawing to a close on RTÉ One on Thursday night, the show's five leaders have lost almost 10 stone between them.

Entertainment • 27 Feb 15

Host Kathryn Thomas and this year's OT leaders

Op Trans leaders talk life after the show

With the current series of Operation Transformation coming to a close tomorrow night, the leaders reveal their hopes for after the show.

Entertainment • 26 Feb 15

EastEnders went very in-your-face this week, with chilling promos and an air of endlessly impending doom...

RTÉ TEN's top ten stories of the week

From EastEnders' epic 30th anniversary celebrations to Ed Sheeran announcing his Croke Park gig, Paddy Kehoe looks back at the stories that tickled your fancy this past week.

Entertainment • 23 Feb 15

Ready, steady go! But who made it over the finish line?

Look! Check out pics from the Op Trans 5K run!

After seven weeks of hard work, the Operation Transformation leaders faced one of their toughest challenges earlier today with a 5K run in both Dublin and Cork. Check out some pictures from the Phoenix Park in Dublin.

Entertainment • 23 Feb 15

Watch! Two clips from tonight's Op Trans

Here's a couple of clips to whet your appetite ahead of tonight's Operation Transformation on RTÉ One.

Entertainment • 20 Feb 15

Watch! Two clips from tonight's Op Trans

Here are two clips from tonight's episode of Operation Transformation on RTÉ One.

Entertainment • 18 Feb 15

OT leaders come up against the OT experts

Watch! Tempers flare on Operation Transformation

Tempers flared on last night's episode of Operation Transformation as the leaders took on the OT experts in their final Dublin Fire Brigade Challenge. Watch the clip here!

Entertainment • 14 Feb 15

Watch! Things are getting steamy on tonight's OT!

Pules are racing on tonight's Operation Transformation and it's not just from exercise!

Entertainment • 12 Feb 15

Look! Pics from last night's OT

Last night's (February 11) episode of Operation Transformation was action packed - take a look at back here.

Entertainment • 13 Feb 15