Operation Transformation announces changes to show as Aoife Hearne departs  

Following "a slew of requests," RTÉ confirmed the upcoming series will also check in with previous leaders from series gone by "about their experiences since taking part in the show"

Aoife Hearne: I have decided after careful consideration, that it is time for me to leave

Irish Examiner columnist Aoife Hearne has announced that she is stepping down from RTE's Operation Transformation. 

The Registered Dietitian and a member of the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute, the professional body for Dietitians in Ireland, has been a fixture on the series for 12 seasons.