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Important: This piece avoids reveals concerning the series conclusion

The concluding episode of the star-studded version of the popular reality show was uploaded in error by overseas distributors before its planned UK airing on Thursday, according to official sources.

It is understood that the final was watched by a small number of viewers of the online platform the streaming service in Canada; they were able to view it for a short period until it was taken down.

This installment being released was not considered a error by the original broadcaster, and a spokesperson for the corporation asked those who think they have discovered the result of the show to "avoid sharing potential spoilers".

"We urge those who thinks they know the ending of the celebrity edition to hold any information they have to themselves," the announcement said.

"Please avoid sharing potential spoilers so that the millions of fans who have been closely watching every twist and turn of the show can enjoy the final this evening."

The Celebrity Traitors is presently the most-watched TV program of the year, with an average of 12.6m viewers over the initial installments.

Fans of the series have been waiting to see whether deceivers the traitors will win the £100,000 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 "joy's enemy".

He said they will be settling in to view the final tonight as it airs, with his entire 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 companion show scheduled to broadcast on the secondary channel following the final.

Host Ed Gamble will be accompanied by the cast and the co-host as they react to the series conclusion.