Critics of programme claim it normalises disordered eating behaviours and perpetuates weight stigma
The broadcaster announced on Friday that the decision had been communicated to those involved, including the experts on the show and stakeholders, some weeks ago.
The series, launched in 2008, initially saw presenter Gerry Ryan select hopefuls on his RTÉ 2FM radio show and follow them on their weight loss journey. Kathryn Thomas began presenting the show in 2012. Grainne McAleer, RTÉ's commissioning editor, 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.
“To be able to shine a national spotlight on the importance of looking after our health through our amazing leaders, ordinary people living ordinary lives, who opened up their hearts and homes in the most extraordinary ways,” she said.
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