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Important: This article does not contain spoilers related to the series conclusion

The concluding episode of the star-studded edition of the popular reality show was uploaded in error by overseas distributors prior to its scheduled UK broadcast on Thursday night, according to a network statement.

Reports indicate that the finale was watched by a few hundred subscribers of the online platform Crave in the North American country; they were able to view it for a couple of hours until it was removed.

This episode being uploaded was not considered a error by the original broadcaster, and a representative for the corporation asked those who believe they know the outcome of the show to "refrain from posting any reveals".

"We kindly ask those who thinks they know the outcome of the celebrity edition to keep whatever they believe they know to themselves," the announcement said.

"We ask you to refrain from sharing potential spoilers so that the millions of fans who have been closely watching every twist and turn of the series can enjoy the final this night."

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

Viewers of the show have been eagerly anticipating to see whether deceivers the traitors will win the £100,000 prize for charity or whether faithfuls Joe Marler, Nick Mohammed and David Olosuga will be victorious.

A past champion of the third season of The Traitors commented that "no one likes spoilers", which are "the thief of joy".

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

Thursday night'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 BBC Two after the final.

Presenter Ed Gamble will be accompanied by the cast and Claudia Winkleman as they react to the show's outcome.