There were tears of joy on last night's 'Operation Transformation' as leader Jean Tierney revealed she was pregnant again.
Viewers will know that Jean lost her little girl Sloane last year at just five days old, and then had a miscarriage later in the year.
On last night's 'Operation Transformation', presenter Kathryn travelled to Jean's Limerick home where she revealed the news which means she will need to withdraw from the show.
While viewers were sad to see her go, everyone was delighted for her big news. Here's hoping Jean still makes it to the 'Operation Transformation' catwalk for week 8 to show off that growing bump.
Here’s to Jean – an incredible leader who’s stepping back from the programme but still part of the OT family #rteot #operationtransformation #makeastart pic.twitter.com/ayqU49Iwn6
— safefood (@safefood_net) February 13, 2019
I am so happy and proud for Paddy and Jean #OperationTransformation
— Cathal Gallagher (@Cathal86752250) February 13, 2019
We are oh-so proud of our very own @JeanTierney7. Sharing chapters of her life on #operationtransformation has been incredibly moving & wonderfully inspiring. And we could not be happier for both herself & Paddy! We, along with the rest of the country, are right behind you JT!
— House Limerick (@house_limerick) February 14, 2019
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Overjoyed with Jean & Paddy's news ... such dignity, big hugs and love ... Jean breaking down stigma, a True OT Leader pic.twitter.com/yxjyzLh9sG— Dr. Eddie Murphy (@dreddiemurphy) February 13, 2019
Delighted for Jean 😊I’d be lying if I said I didn’t shed a tear of joy !#OperationTransformation
— Amy (@AmyGVerdon) February 13, 2019
Feel like I lost 2lbs blubbing at Jean’s news! I’m soo thrilled for her #operationtransformation
— sinead kelly 🇺🇦 (@scoogs9) February 13, 2019
Such a nice reason fora leader to be stepping back from the show, congrats to Jean, that woman is such a beautiful person, I wish her all the best ❤️ #operationTransformation @OpTranRTE
— Aileen McCormick (@Aileenmc) February 13, 2019
This incredible woman continues to break down barriers around miscarriage and pregnancy loss for Irish women. Hats off. #OperationTransformation https://t.co/GZjqmDoQfm
— Dr Aileen McGloin 💙💛 (@AileenMcGloin) February 13, 2019
Yay! Jean is pregnant! Delighted. #OperationTransformation
— Philip Nolan (@philipnolan1) February 13, 2019
All the luck in the world to Jean and to her husband. Delighted for them. She’s an incredible powerhouse for positivity. #operationtransformation
— joan cooke (@joancooke5) February 13, 2019
Delighted for Jean and her fantastic news. It's clear everyone is right behind you all the way 👍 #OperationTransformation pic.twitter.com/LDsn69SjzL
— Mental Fitness Podcast (@MentalFitPod) February 13, 2019
Oh my goodness, isn’t that just the most wonderful news. I’m delighted for Jean and her Hubbie! That both deserve this. Wishing them all the best for their future @OpTranRTE @RTEOne #OperationTransformation
— Catherine Fulvio (@Cfulvio) February 13, 2019
Talking to people over the last few weeks it's clear that Jean has been a real leader in every sense of the word. People all around the country have taken huge strength from her experiences.
It's great to see her so happy. #OperationTransformation— Killian Byrne (@killianbyrne) February 13, 2019
Meanwhile, the other leaders had a great week on the scales. Pamela Swayne from Youghal, Co Cork was given a target of 3lbs which she reached this week and was set a target of 2lbs for next week.
Cathal Gallagher from Ballyshannon in Donegal had been set a target of 4lbs but lost an impressive 11lbs and was set a target of 3lbs for next week.
Paul Murphy from Tubercurry, Co Sligo lost 4lbs after a target of 3lbs had been set and was again set a target of 3lbs for next week.
Finally, Dublin’s Siobhan O’Brien surpassed her target of 2lbs and had an expected weight loss of 5lbs, her target again for next week is 2lbs.
