Operation Transformation review: Perspiration and inspiration as we bid farewell to fab five

The families of all five participants in this year's series gathered for an emotional final episode

Operation Transformation participants Sarah, John, Kathleen, Katie, and Stefano. 

It’s officially time to say goodbye to this year’s Operation Transformation participants. We’ve laughed and cried along with these five people for two months now as, collectively, they’ve taken 3.8m steps, ran 2,700km and conquered goals they never before thought they could come close to.

This season of Operation Transformation felt more emotional and open than ever before, and this week’s finale did that justice. “Tonight, we get to celebrate five extraordinary people who allowed us into their homes in the hope of transforming not only their lives but inspiring the nation, which they absolutely did,” said host Kathryn Thomas during the opening scene.