Kildare's RTE star 'tricked' into taking part in Operation Transformation

Kildare broadcaster Brendan Donohoe revealed she was 'tricked' into taking part in weight-loss programme Operation Transformation.

The mum got her wires crossed with co-worker Marty Morrissey, thinking she was doing a makeover at the Ploughing Championship.

RTE Radio personality Brenda said: "Marty rang me and said, 'The crowd I do the ploughing with want to know will you do a makeover'.

I said, 'Yeah, of course.' Then the producer rang and said, 'Thanks for agreeing to do Operation Transformation'."

Brenda and other household names are shaking off their inhibitions as they lead the nation in the journey of a lifetime to weight loss and better health.

Ccomedian Katherine Lynch, comic Karl Spain, solicitor Gerald Kean and TV3's Elaine Crowley are hoping to give their eating and exercise habits an overhaul throughout the four-week programme in a bid to get healthier.

They will be supported by Operation Transformation's team of experts in their journey including fitness coach Karl Henry, GP Dr Ciara Kelly, principal psychologist Dr Eddie Murphy and dietician Aoife Hearne.

Celebrity Operation Transformation starts tomorrow at 9.35pm on RTE One.