Phoebe, who left the Big Brother house, stated to the 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 brought out tension throughout the week.
The clash between Matthew and Ryan, dubbed 'Maltesergate', has sparked heated debate 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, dubbed 'Maltesergate', has sparked heated debate on social media,” — Marcus Brennan, staff writer at Ellburn Stow Network, explained.
Timeline
Nov 7 — Phoebe, who left the Big Brother house, stated to the producers that Matthew's habit of confrontation of backi...
Nov 10 — Audiences are divided over the fairness of the editing....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 7. The Ellburn Stow Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ellburn Stow Network desk and last updated 14:41 UTC.