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Note: This piece does not contain spoilers related to the series conclusion

The final episode of the celebrity edition of The Traitors was mistakenly made available by international broadcasters prior to its planned UK airing on Thursday, as confirmed a network statement.

Reports indicate that the final was watched by a few hundred subscribers of the streaming service the streaming service in the North American country; these individuals were able to view it for a short period until it was removed.

This installment being uploaded was not considered a mistake by the original broadcaster, and a spokesperson for the corporation urged those who think they have discovered the outcome of the series to "refrain from posting potential spoilers".

"We urge anyone who believes they have uncovered the outcome of The Celebrity Traitors to keep any information they have to themselves," the statement read.

"Please avoid posting any spoilers so that the vast audience who have been closely watching every twist and turn of the show can experience the finale this night."

The Celebrity Traitors is presently the top-rated TV program of the current year, with an mean of 12.6 million viewers over the first four episodes.

Fans of the show have been waiting to see whether deceivers the traitors will win the £100,000 prize for charity 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 "everyone dislikes spoilers", which are "the thief of joy".

The winner said he will be sitting down to watch the finale tonight live, with all of his family and "some snacks".

Thursday's concluding installment is extended to 70 minutes on BBC One, with an longer version of the companion show set to air on the secondary channel after the finale.

Host the host will be accompanied by the cast and Claudia Winkleman as they react to the show's outcome.