The show has been presented by Kathryn Thomas since 2012 with recent seasons "encompassing a more holistic approach to adopting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle as well as losing weight".
Gráinne McAleer, Commissioning Editor, RTÉ, said: "We'd like to extend a huge thank you to all of the leaders who have participated in the series over the past 17 seasons and to the public who engaged with the series in huge numbers across Ireland. We are proud of the positive impact the show has had on individuals and communities across the country but feel it's time to refresh and renew our offering to the audience.
"I'd also like to thank the experts, past and present, who have been so dedicated to Operation Transformation and to guiding participants on their wellness journey. I'd particularly like to pay tribute to Kathryn Thomas who took up the reins from Gerry Ryan and really made the show her own. Her empathy for the leaders and her commitment to the show really connected with audiences. RTÉ have a number of exciting projects fronted by Kathryn in development at the moment and look forward to bringing them to audiences in the near future.
"Finally, a big thank you to VIP Productions and Philip Kampff who have steered this very big ship so well over the past 17 years and all the production staff and many crew who travelled the length and breadth of the country for OT."
Presenter Thomas described it as "an incredible privilege" to be a part of the series and said she is "proud of the legacy the show is leaving behind".
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