Celebrity Traitors Final Episode Accidentally Uploaded A Full Day Prematurely Beyond the UK
Important: This article avoids spoilers related to the series conclusion
This concluding episode of this celebrity edition of The Traitors was uploaded in error by international broadcasters before its planned UK airing on Thursday, as confirmed official sources.
It is understood that the finale was watched by a small number of subscribers of the streaming service the streaming service in the North American country; these individuals were able to watch it for a couple of hours until it was taken down.
The episode being released was not considered a mistake by the producing network, and a representative for the company urged those who believe they know the outcome of the show to "refrain from posting any reveals".
"We kindly ask anyone who believes they have uncovered the outcome of The Celebrity Traitors to hold whatever they believe they know to themselves," the announcement read.
"Please avoid posting any spoilers so that the millions of fans who have been closely watching every development of the show can enjoy the final this evening."
The Celebrity Traitors is currently the most-watched TV show of the year, with an mean of 12.6m people across the initial installments.
Fans of the series have been eagerly anticipating to see whether deceivers the traitors will win the £100,000 prize for charity or whether loyal contestants the faithful contestants will be victorious.
A past champion of the third series of The Traitors stated that "no one likes reveals", which are "the thief of joy".
He said they will be sitting down to watch the finale this evening as it airs, with all of his family and "some snacks".
Thursday's final episode is extended to 70 minutes on the main channel, with an longer version of The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked scheduled to broadcast on BBC Two following the final.
Presenter Ed Gamble will be joined by the contestants and the co-host as they react to the show's outcome.
