Celebrity Traitors Finale Accidentally Made Available 24 Hours Prematurely Beyond the UK
Note: This piece does not contain spoilers concerning the series conclusion
The final episode of this star-studded edition of The Traitors was uploaded in error by overseas broadcasters prior to its scheduled UK airing on Thursday, as confirmed a network statement.
Reports indicate that the finale was watched by a few hundred subscribers of the streaming service Crave in Canada; these individuals could watch it for a couple of hours until it was taken down.
The installment being uploaded was not considered a mistake by the producing network, and a representative for the company asked those who believe they know the result of the series to "refrain from posting any reveals".
"We kindly ask those who believes they have uncovered the ending of the celebrity edition to keep any information they have to themselves," the announcement said.
"Please avoid posting potential spoilers so that the vast audience who have been closely watching every development of the series can enjoy the finale this evening."
This celebrity version is currently the most-watched TV program of the current year, with an average of 12.6 million people over the first four episodes.
Fans of the show have been waiting to see whether deceivers Cat Burns and Alan Carr will win the £100,000 prize for a good cause or whether loyal contestants the faithful contestants will be victorious.
A former winner of the third series of the show commented that "no one likes spoilers", which are "joy's enemy".
He mentioned he will be sitting down to watch the finale this evening live, with all of his family and "a bucket of popcorn".
Thursday's concluding installment is lengthened to 70 minutes on the main channel, with an longer version of The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked set to air on BBC Two after the final.
Presenter Ed Gamble will be joined by the cast and Claudia Winkleman as they react to the show's outcome.
