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Important: This piece avoids spoilers related to the final episode

This final installment of this star-studded edition of the popular reality show was uploaded in error by overseas broadcasters before its scheduled UK airing on Thursday, as confirmed a network statement.

It is understood that the final was watched by a few hundred viewers of the streaming service the streaming service in Canada; these individuals were able to watch it for a couple of hours until it was removed.

This episode being uploaded was not considered a mistake by the original broadcaster, and a spokesperson for the corporation asked those who think they have discovered the result of the show to "avoid sharing potential spoilers".

"We kindly ask anyone who believes they have uncovered the ending of The Celebrity Traitors to hold whatever they believe they know to themselves," the statement read.

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

This celebrity version is presently the top-rated TV show of the current year, with an average of 12.6m viewers across the first four episodes.

Fans of the series have been eagerly anticipating to see whether traitors Cat Burns and Alan Carr will win 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 stated that "everyone dislikes reveals", which are "the thief of joy".

He mentioned he will be sitting down to view the final tonight as it airs, with his entire family and "some snacks".

Thursday night'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 after the final.

Presenter Ed Gamble will be joined by the contestants and Claudia Winkleman as they respond to the show's outcome.