Celebrity Traitors Final Episode Accidentally Uploaded A Full Day Early Outside the UK
Important: This piece does not contain spoilers related to the series conclusion
The final episode of this celebrity edition of the popular reality show was uploaded in error by overseas distributors before its planned UK broadcast on Thursday night, as confirmed a network statement.
It is understood that the final was viewed by a few hundred subscribers of the streaming service the streaming service in the North American country; they could view it for a short period until it was taken down.
This installment being released was not a mistake by the original broadcaster, and a representative for the corporation asked those who believe they know the outcome of the series to "avoid sharing potential spoilers".
"We urge anyone who thinks they know the ending of The Celebrity Traitors to keep whatever they believe they know to themselves," the statement read.
"Please avoid posting potential spoilers so that the vast audience who have been faithfully following every twist and turn of the show can experience the finale this night."
This celebrity version is currently the top-rated TV program of the 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 deceivers the traitors will win the £100,000 for a good cause or whether loyal contestants Joe Marler, Nick Mohammed and David Olosuga will be triumphant.
A past champion of the third series of The Traitors commented that "no one likes spoilers", which are "the thief of joy".
The winner said they will be sitting down to view the final tonight as it airs, with his entire family and "a bucket of popcorn".
Thursday's concluding installment is extended to 70 minutes on the main channel, with an extended edition of the companion show set to air on BBC Two after the final.
Presenter Ed Gamble will be accompanied by the cast and Claudia Winkleman as they react to the show's outcome.
