Celebrity Traitors Final Episode Accidentally Made Available A Full Day Prematurely Beyond the UK
Note: This piece does not contain spoilers related to the series conclusion
The concluding installment of the star-studded version of the popular reality show was uploaded in error by international broadcasters prior to its scheduled UK broadcast on Thursday night, as confirmed a network statement.
Reports indicate that the final was watched by a few hundred subscribers of the online platform the streaming service in Canada; these individuals were able to view it for a couple of hours until it was removed.
The episode being uploaded was not considered a mistake by the producing network, and a spokesperson for the corporation asked those who believe they know the result of the series to "avoid sharing any reveals".
"We urge anyone who thinks they know the ending of the celebrity edition to keep whatever they believe they know to themselves," the statement read.
"Please avoid sharing any 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 currently the top-rated TV show of the current year, with an average of 12.6 million people over the initial installments.
Fans of the series have been waiting to see whether traitors Cat Burns and Alan Carr will win the £100,000 prize for a good cause or whether faithfuls the faithful contestants will be victorious.
A former winner of the third season of the show commented that "everyone dislikes spoilers", which are "the thief of joy".
The winner mentioned they will be sitting down to view the final tonight live, with his entire family and "a bucket of popcorn".
Thursday's final episode is lengthened to 70 minutes on BBC One, with an extended edition of the companion show set to air on BBC Two following the final.
Presenter the host will be accompanied by the cast and the co-host as they respond to the series conclusion.
