Celebrity Traitors Final Episode Accidentally Uploaded 24 Hours Early Outside the UK
Note: This article avoids spoilers concerning the series conclusion
This concluding installment of the star-studded version of the popular reality show was uploaded in error by overseas distributors prior to its scheduled UK airing on Thursday night, according to a network statement.
It is understood that the final was viewed by a small number of viewers of the online platform Crave in the North American country; these individuals could view it for a couple of hours before it was taken down.
The episode being released was not a mistake by the original broadcaster, and a representative for the company urged those who believe they know the outcome of the show to "refrain from posting any reveals".
"We urge those who thinks they know the ending of the celebrity edition to keep any information they have to themselves," the announcement said.
"We ask you to refrain from sharing potential spoilers so that the millions of fans who have been closely watching every twist and turn of the series can experience the finale this evening."
This celebrity version is presently the top-rated TV show of the year, with an average of 12.6 million viewers over the first four episodes.
Viewers of the show have been waiting to see whether deceivers the traitors will win the £100,000 prize for a good cause or whether loyal contestants Joe Marler, Nick Mohammed and David Olosuga will be triumphant.
A past champion of the third season of The Traitors commented that "everyone dislikes reveals", which are "the thief of joy".
He said he will be sitting down to watch the finale this evening as it airs, with all of his family and "a bucket of popcorn".
Thursday night's final episode is extended to 70 minutes on the main channel, with an longer version of the companion show set to air on BBC Two following the final.
Presenter the host will be joined by the contestants and the co-host as they respond to the series conclusion.
