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Note: This article avoids reveals related to the series conclusion

This final installment of the celebrity edition of the popular reality show was mistakenly made available by overseas broadcasters prior to its scheduled UK airing on Thursday night, according to a network statement.

Reports indicate that the finale was watched by a few hundred subscribers of the streaming service the streaming service in Canada; these individuals were able to view it for a couple of hours until it was removed.

The episode being released was not a mistake by the producing network, and a spokesperson for the company urged those who believe they know 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 whatever they believe they know to themselves," the statement read.

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

The Celebrity Traitors is presently the most-watched TV show of the year, with an mean of 12.6 million people over the initial installments.

Viewers of the show have been waiting to see whether traitors the traitors will win the £100,000 for a good cause or whether faithfuls Joe Marler, Nick Mohammed and David Olosuga will be victorious.

A former winner of the third series of The Traitors stated that "no one likes reveals", which are "the thief of joy".

The winner mentioned they will be sitting down to view the finale this evening live, with his entire family and "some snacks".

Thursday's final episode is extended to 70 minutes on BBC One, with an extended edition of The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked scheduled to broadcast on BBC Two after the final.

Presenter Ed Gamble will be joined by the contestants and the co-host as they respond to the show's outcome.