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What were the issues with 'Operation Transformation'?

Yesterday, RTÉ announced that 'Operation Transformation' will not be renewed for an 18th season....

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08.45 18 May 2024


What were the issues with 'Operation Transformation'?


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08.45 18 May 2024


Yesterday, RTÉ announced that 'Operation Transformation' will not be renewed for an 18th season. In recent months the show had been criticised for contributing to stigma towards those living with overweight and obesity. Dr Margaret Steele, a postdoctoral researcher at the School of Public Health in UCC, who is a signatory on a letter to Director General Kevin Bakhurst regarding the issue joins Anton to discuss.


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