Celebrity Traitors Final Episode Accidentally Uploaded A Full Day Prematurely Beyond the UK
Note: This piece avoids spoilers related to the final episode
The final episode of the star-studded version of The Traitors was mistakenly made available by overseas broadcasters prior to its scheduled UK airing on Thursday night, as confirmed a network statement.
Reports indicate that the final was viewed by a small number of viewers of the online platform the streaming service in the North American country; they could watch it for a short period until it was removed.
The installment being uploaded was not a error by the producing network, and a spokesperson for the corporation asked those who think they have discovered the outcome of the show to "avoid sharing any reveals".
"We urge anyone who believes they have uncovered the outcome of the celebrity edition to hold whatever they believe they know to themselves," the statement said.
"Please avoid sharing potential spoilers so that the vast audience who have been closely watching every development of the show can experience the finale this evening."
The Celebrity Traitors is currently the top-rated TV program of the year, with an average of 12.6m viewers across the first four episodes.
Fans of the show have been eagerly anticipating to see whether deceivers Cat Burns and Alan Carr will secure the £100,000 prize for a good cause or whether loyal contestants the faithful contestants will be triumphant.
A past champion of the third series of the show commented that "no one likes spoilers", which are "joy's enemy".
He said they will be sitting down to view the finale tonight live, with his entire family and "some snacks".
Thursday night's concluding installment is extended to 70 minutes on the main channel, with an extended edition of the companion show set to air on the secondary channel after the final.
Host Ed Gamble will be accompanied by the contestants and the co-host as they react to the show's outcome.