Phoebe, who left the Big Brother house, told producers that Matthew's habit of confrontation of backing housemates into a corner created a rift among the contestants. She said the behaviour made many feel trapped and sparked tension throughout the week.

The clash between Matthew and Ryan, known as 'Maltesergate', has ignited fierce discussion on social media. The trend, initially spotted on Mon, 9 Nov 2026 02:10:00 -0800, still draws comments from fans nationwide. Audiences are divided over the fairness of the editing.