RTE viewers were left devastated after an emotional interview on The Late Late Show on Friday night.
The 2023 leaders for the newest season of Operation Transformation joined host Ryan Tubridy to share the stories of why they applied for the programme, with one woman's story particularly touched the nation's hearts.
Marie Clear, 32, who was born with Achondroplasia - a bone growth disorder that causes dwarfism - shared that her height makes her nervous to go on nights out with her friends.