Phoebe, who left the Big Brother house, stated to the producers that Matthew's confrontational habit of backing housemates into a corner led to a divide among the contestants. She said the behaviour left many feeling trapped and sparked tension throughout the week.

The clash between Matthew and Ryan, dubbed 'Maltesergate', has sparked heated debate on social media. The trend, first noted on Mon, 9 Nov 2026 02:10:00 -0800, continues to draw comments from fans nationwide. Audiences are split on the fairness of the editing.