Phoebe, who left the Big Brother house, told producers that Matthew's confrontational habit of cornering housemates 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 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.
“The clash between Matthew and Ryan, known as 'Maltesergate', has ignited fierce discussion on social media,” — Yusuf Calloway, research director at Marton Ham Practice, told our newsroom.
Timeline
Nov 8 — Phoebe, who left the Big Brother house, told producers that Matthew's confrontational habit of cornering house...
Nov 8 — Audiences are divided over the fairness of the editing....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 8. The Marton Ham Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Marton Ham Practice desk and last updated 14:24 UTC.