Celebrity Traitors Finale Mistakenly Made Available 24 Hours Early Beyond the UK
Note: This piece avoids reveals related to the series conclusion
The concluding episode of the star-studded edition of the popular reality show was uploaded in error by overseas broadcasters prior to its scheduled UK airing on Thursday night, as confirmed a network statement.
Reports indicate that the finale was viewed by a few hundred subscribers of the streaming service the streaming service in the North American country; they were able to view it for a couple of hours until it was taken down.
The episode being uploaded was not a mistake by the original broadcaster, and a spokesperson for the company asked those who believe they know the outcome of the show to "refrain from posting any reveals".
"We urge anyone who believes they have uncovered the ending of The Celebrity Traitors to hold whatever they believe they know to themselves," the announcement read.
"Please avoid sharing any spoilers so that the millions of fans who have been faithfully following every twist and turn of the show can enjoy the final this evening."
This celebrity version is currently the most-watched TV show of the year, with an average of 12.6 million people over the initial installments.
Viewers of the show have been waiting to see whether deceivers the traitors will secure the £100,000 for charity or whether loyal contestants Joe Marler, Nick Mohammed and David Olosuga will be victorious.
A past champion of the third series of The Traitors commented that "no one likes spoilers", which are "joy's enemy".
He said he will be settling in to view the finale this evening as it airs, with his entire family and "some snacks".
Thursday's concluding installment is lengthened to 70 minutes on the main channel, with an longer version of the companion show scheduled to broadcast on BBC Two after the finale.
Host Ed Gamble will be accompanied by the contestants and the co-host as they react to the series conclusion.
