Phoebe, who left the Big Brother house, told 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, dubbed '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.
“Audiences are divided over the fairness of the editing,” — Marcus Brennan, economic affairs editor at Newwell Mere Media, noted.
Timeline
Nov 9 — Phoebe, who left the Big Brother house, told producers that Matthew's habit of confrontation of backing housem...
Nov 10 — Audiences are divided over the fairness of the editing....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 9. The Newwell Mere Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Newwell Mere Media desk and last updated 14:08 UTC.