Celebrity Traitors Final Episode Mistakenly Uploaded 24 Hours Prematurely Outside the UK
Note: This piece does not contain spoilers concerning the final episode
This concluding installment of the celebrity version of the popular reality show was uploaded in error by overseas broadcasters prior to its planned UK broadcast on Thursday, as confirmed a network statement.
It is understood that the final was viewed by a few hundred viewers of the online platform the streaming service in Canada; these individuals could watch it for a short period until it was removed.
The installment being released was not considered a error by the original broadcaster, and a spokesperson for the company asked those who believe they know the outcome of the show to "refrain from posting any reveals".
"We urge those who believes they have uncovered the outcome of the celebrity edition to hold whatever they believe they know to themselves," the statement said.
"Please avoid sharing any spoilers so that the vast audience who have been faithfully following every twist and turn of the show can enjoy the final this evening."
The Celebrity Traitors is presently the top-rated TV program of the current year, with an mean of 12.6 million viewers over the first four episodes.
Viewers of the show have been eagerly anticipating to see whether traitors Cat Burns and Alan Carr will secure the £100,000 prize for a good cause or whether loyal contestants the faithful contestants will be victorious.
A former winner of the third series of The Traitors stated that "no one likes spoilers", which are "joy's enemy".
The winner mentioned they will be sitting down to watch the finale this evening as it airs, with his entire family and "some snacks".
Thursday night's concluding installment is lengthened to 70 minutes on the main channel, with an extended edition of The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked set to air on BBC Two after the final.
Presenter the host will be joined by the contestants and the co-host as they react to the series conclusion.