Celebrity Traitors Finale Mistakenly Made Available 24 Hours Prematurely Beyond the UK
Important: This article avoids spoilers related to the final episode
The final episode of this celebrity version of The Traitors was uploaded in error by overseas distributors before its scheduled UK airing on Thursday night, according to a network statement.
Reports indicate that the final was viewed by a small number of subscribers of the streaming service the streaming service in Canada; they were able to watch it for a short period before it was removed.
The installment being uploaded was not considered a error by the original broadcaster, and a spokesperson for the company urged those who believe they know the result of the show to "avoid sharing any reveals".
"We kindly ask those who thinks they know the outcome of the celebrity edition to hold any information they have to themselves," the announcement said.
"Please avoid sharing potential spoilers so that the millions of fans who have been faithfully following every twist and turn of the show can experience the final this night."
This celebrity version is presently the top-rated TV show of the year, with an average of 12.6m people across the initial installments.
Fans of the show have been waiting to see whether deceivers the traitors will secure the £100,000 for charity or whether loyal contestants the faithful contestants will be victorious.
A past champion of the third season of the show commented that "no one likes spoilers", which are "the thief of joy".
He said he will be sitting down to view the finale this evening as it airs, with his entire family and "some snacks".
Thursday's final episode is extended to 70 minutes on BBC One, with an longer version of The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked set to air on the secondary channel after the finale.
Host the host will be joined by the cast and Claudia Winkleman as they respond to the series conclusion.
