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.
“She said the behaviour made many feel trapped and sparked tension throughout the week,” — Elena Iversen, economic affairs editor at Heacroft Bury Media, noted.
Timeline
Nov 7 — Phoebe, who left the Big Brother house, told producers that Matthew's habit of confrontation of backing housem...
Nov 8 — Audiences are divided over the fairness of the editing....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 7. The Heacroft Bury Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Heacroft Bury Media desk and last updated 13:45 UTC.