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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 overseas broadcasters prior to its planned UK airing on Thursday, as confirmed official sources.

It is understood that the finale was watched by a few hundred viewers of the online platform the streaming service in the North American country; they could view it for a short period until it was taken down.

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

"We urge those who thinks they know the outcome of The Celebrity Traitors to hold whatever they believe they know to themselves," the statement said.

"We ask you to refrain from posting potential spoilers so that the vast audience who have been closely watching every twist and turn of the show can experience the final this night."

This celebrity version is presently the most-watched TV program of the current year, with an average of 12.6 million viewers over the first four episodes.

Fans of the series have been waiting to see whether deceivers Cat Burns and Alan Carr will secure the £100,000 for charity or whether faithfuls Joe Marler, Nick Mohammed and David Olosuga will be victorious.

A former winner of the third series of The Traitors commented that "everyone dislikes spoilers", which are "the thief of joy".

He said they will be settling in to watch the final tonight live, with his entire family and "some snacks".

Thursday's final episode is lengthened to 70 minutes on the main channel, with an longer version of The Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked set to air on the secondary channel after the final.

Host Ed Gamble will be joined by the contestants and Claudia Winkleman as they react to the series conclusion.