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Note: This piece does not contain reveals concerning the final episode

The final episode of this celebrity edition of the popular reality show was uploaded in error by international distributors prior to its planned UK broadcast on Thursday, as confirmed a network statement.

Reports indicate that the finale was watched by a small number of viewers of the online platform Crave in Canada; they were able to view it for a short period before it was removed.

This episode being released was not a error by the producing network, and a representative for the corporation urged those who believe they know the outcome of the series to "refrain from posting potential spoilers".

"We kindly ask those who believes they have uncovered the outcome of the celebrity edition to hold any information they have to themselves," the statement read.

"Please avoid sharing potential spoilers so that the millions of fans who have been faithfully following every development of the show can experience the finale this night."

The Celebrity Traitors is currently the top-rated TV show of the current year, with an average of 12.6 million people across the initial installments.

Fans of the series have been eagerly anticipating to see whether deceivers Cat Burns and Alan Carr will win the £100,000 prize for a good cause or whether loyal contestants the faithful contestants will be victorious.

A past champion 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 settling in to watch the final this evening as it airs, with his entire family and "some snacks".

Thursday's final episode is extended to 70 minutes on the main channel, with an extended edition of the companion show scheduled to broadcast on the secondary channel following the finale.

Presenter Ed Gamble will be joined by the contestants and the co-host as they respond to the series conclusion.