Celebrity Traitors Final Episode Accidentally Uploaded 24 Hours Early Beyond the UK
Important: This piece does not contain spoilers related to the series conclusion
This concluding episode of this star-studded edition of The Traitors was uploaded in error by international broadcasters prior to its scheduled UK broadcast on Thursday, according to a network statement.
It is understood that the finale was viewed by a few hundred subscribers of the online platform Crave in Canada; they could view it for a couple of hours until it was removed.
This episode being released was not a error by the original broadcaster, and a representative for the company asked those who believe they know the outcome of the show to "refrain from posting potential spoilers".
"We urge those who believes they have uncovered the outcome of the celebrity edition to keep whatever they believe they know to themselves," the statement said.
"We ask you to refrain from sharing potential spoilers so that the vast audience who have been faithfully following every development of the show can enjoy the finale this night."
This celebrity version is presently the top-rated TV show of the current year, with an mean of 12.6m people over the initial installments.
Viewers of the series have been eagerly anticipating to see whether traitors Cat Burns and Alan Carr will win the £100,000 prize for a good cause or whether faithfuls the faithful contestants will be triumphant.
A former winner of the third season of The Traitors stated that "everyone dislikes spoilers", which are "joy's enemy".
He mentioned he will be settling in to view the finale this evening live, with all of his family and "some snacks".
Thursday's concluding installment is extended to 70 minutes on BBC One, with an longer version of The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked set to air on BBC Two after the final.
Presenter Ed Gamble will be accompanied by the cast and the co-host as they respond to the series conclusion.
