Celebrity Traitors Finale Accidentally Uploaded 24 Hours Early Beyond the UK
Important: This article avoids spoilers related to the series conclusion
This concluding episode of the celebrity edition of the popular reality show was mistakenly made available by international distributors before its planned UK airing on Thursday night, according to official sources.
Reports indicate that the finale was watched by a few hundred viewers of the online platform the streaming service in the North American country; these individuals could watch it for a short period before it was taken down.
This installment being released was not a error by the original broadcaster, and a representative for the corporation asked those who believe they know the result of the show to "refrain from posting potential spoilers".
"We urge anyone who believes they have uncovered the outcome of The Celebrity Traitors to keep any information they have to themselves," the announcement said.
"Please avoid posting any spoilers so that the vast audience who have been faithfully following every development of the series can enjoy the finale this evening."
The Celebrity Traitors is presently the most-watched TV show of the year, with an average of 12.6m viewers across the initial installments.
Viewers of the series have been waiting to see whether deceivers Cat Burns and Alan Carr will secure the £100,000 for a good cause or whether faithfuls Joe Marler, Nick Mohammed and David Olosuga will be victorious.
A past champion of the third season of the show stated that "no one likes spoilers", which are "joy's enemy".
The winner mentioned they will be settling in to watch the finale tonight live, with his entire family and "some snacks".
Thursday's concluding installment is extended to 70 minutes on BBC One, with an extended edition of The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked set to air on the secondary channel following the final.
Presenter Ed Gamble will be accompanied by the cast and Claudia Winkleman as they respond to the show's outcome.
