Celebrity Traitors Finale Accidentally Uploaded A Full Day Early Beyond the UK
Important: This piece avoids spoilers concerning the final episode
The final episode of the celebrity version of The Traitors was uploaded in error by international broadcasters prior to its planned UK broadcast on Thursday night, according to a network statement.
It is understood that the final was watched by a few hundred subscribers of the streaming service the streaming service in Canada; they were able to view it for a short period until it was removed.
This episode being released 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 potential spoilers".
"We urge anyone who thinks they know the ending of the celebrity edition to hold any information they have to themselves," the statement said.
"Please avoid posting any spoilers so that the vast audience who have been closely watching every twist and turn of the series can experience the final this evening."
The Celebrity Traitors is presently the most-watched TV show of the current year, with an average of 12.6m viewers over the initial installments.
Fans of the show have been waiting to see whether deceivers the traitors will secure the £100,000 for a good cause or whether loyal contestants Joe Marler, Nick Mohammed and David Olosuga will be triumphant.
A past champion of the third series of The Traitors commented that "no one likes spoilers", which are "the thief of joy".
The winner said he will be sitting down to view the finale tonight as it airs, with all of his family and "some snacks".
Thursday's final episode is extended to 70 minutes on the main channel, with an longer version of The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked set to air on the secondary channel following the finale.
Host Ed Gamble will be joined by the contestants and the co-host as they react to the series conclusion.
