Celebrity Traitors Final Episode Mistakenly Uploaded 24 Hours Prematurely Beyond the UK
Note: This piece avoids reveals related to the series conclusion
The concluding installment of this star-studded version of The Traitors was uploaded in error by overseas broadcasters before its planned UK broadcast on Thursday, as confirmed a network statement.
It is understood that the final was watched by a small number of subscribers of the online platform the streaming service in the North American country; these individuals could view it for a couple of hours until it was removed.
The installment being uploaded was not considered a mistake by the producing network, and a representative for the corporation asked those who believe they know the result of the series to "avoid sharing potential spoilers".
"We kindly ask anyone who thinks they know the ending of the celebrity edition to hold any information they have to themselves," the statement read.
"We ask you to refrain from sharing any spoilers so that the vast audience who have been faithfully following every twist and turn of the series can experience the final this evening."
This celebrity version is currently the most-watched TV program of the current year, with an average of 12.6m viewers over the initial installments.
Viewers of the series have been eagerly anticipating to see whether deceivers the traitors will secure the £100,000 prize for a good cause or whether loyal contestants Joe Marler, Nick Mohammed and David Olosuga will be triumphant.
A former winner of the third season of The Traitors stated that "everyone dislikes spoilers", which are "the thief of joy".
The winner said they will be settling in to view the finale tonight live, with his entire family and "a bucket of popcorn".
Thursday night's final episode is lengthened to 70 minutes on BBC One, with an extended edition of The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked set to air on BBC Two after the final.
Host Ed Gamble will be accompanied by the contestants and the co-host as they respond to the show's outcome.
