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Kathryn Thomas emotionally bids farewell to this year’s Operation Transformation leaders

Pic: Andres Poveda

We can’t believe Operation Transformation has come and gone.

The series was an emotional ride, with the leaders just beginning the start of their new lives.

There certainly wasn’t a dry eye in any living room across the country as we settled in to watch the final episode.

Kathryn Thomas, the host of the series, took to Instagram to share her love for everyone involved in this year’s show. And sure didn’t the waterworks start all over again.

Pic: Andres Poveda

Sharing a picture of the group together, she wrote: “What can I say… I’m so overcome with love for these incredible humans… they opened up their lives, their homes, their hearts, they shared their insecurities and vulnerabilities so we might learn a thing or two.”

“Thank you so much @bowden.stephanie @thomashynesgranard @lorrdemp @marieclear_x @andrea.daly.568 ….Im so privileged to have met you @rteoperationtransformation.”

How sweet!

Viewers took to social media to share their delight at the journeys the leaders went on this year.

It was an emotional night for Marie Clear in particular as she walked the runway in a self-designed dress.

“I can finally look in the mirror at myself. I can finally walk down the street and look in shop windows. I have accepted myself,” she shared.

Marie Clear Pic: Andres Poveda

Thomas Hynes shared that he feels “a million dollars”, while his wife Eileen added that “he’s the boy I met 34 years ago”. 

Thomas Hynes Pic: Andres Poveda

Stephanie Bowden had an emotional eight weeks, sharing on social media: “In 8 weeks;
Educated with food
Run with a lot less anxiety
Gained 4 fab heroes as friends
4 experts proud of my effort
Inner confidence has ⬆️ to apply for sports roles when roles come up
2st 3.5lbs
27 inches
Best balance ever on show
5K in 35
No bun
Engaged
TRANSFORMATIVE”.

Stephanie Bowden Pic: Andres Poveda

Primary school principal Lorraine Dempsey learned that she is “not replaceable at home” and has turned off her work phone every day promptly at 5pm.

Lorraine Dempsey Pic: Andres Poveda

Andrea Daly, who opened up about losing a child from cerebral palsy during her time on the show, explained that her journey helped her start “buying back time for me and the kids”.

Andrea Daly Pic: Andres Poveda

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