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

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