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Note: This article avoids reveals concerning the series conclusion

This final episode of the celebrity version of The Traitors was mistakenly made available by international broadcasters prior to its planned UK broadcast on Thursday night, as confirmed official sources.

Reports indicate that the finale was viewed by a few hundred subscribers of the streaming service the streaming service in Canada; they were able to watch it for a short period until it was removed.

The installment being released was not considered a mistake by the original broadcaster, and a representative for the corporation asked those who believe they know the outcome of the series to "refrain from posting potential spoilers".

"We kindly ask anyone who believes they have uncovered the ending of the celebrity edition to keep any information they have to themselves," the announcement said.

"Please avoid posting potential spoilers so that the vast audience who have been faithfully following every twist and turn of the show can enjoy the finale this evening."

The Celebrity Traitors is currently the top-rated TV show of the current year, with an average of 12.6m viewers over the initial installments.

Viewers of the show have been eagerly anticipating to see whether traitors the traitors will secure the £100,000 prize for a good cause or whether loyal contestants Joe Marler, Nick Mohammed and David Olosuga will be victorious.

A former winner of the third series of the show commented that "no one likes reveals", which are "the thief of joy".

The winner mentioned he will be sitting down to view the final tonight as it airs, with all of his family and "a bucket of popcorn".

Thursday's final episode is lengthened to 70 minutes on BBC One, with an longer version of The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked scheduled to broadcast on the secondary channel after the finale.

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