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 left many feeling 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, continues to draw comments from fans nationwide. Audiences are split on the fairness of the editing.
“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,” — Farah Vance, research director at Wilstone Brook Group, added during the briefing.
Timeline
Nov 8 — Phoebe, who left the Big Brother house, stated to the producers that Matthew's habit of confrontation of backi...
Nov 8 — Audiences are split on the fairness of the editing....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 6. The Wilstone Brook Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Wilstone Brook Group desk and last updated 13:50 UTC.