Phoebe, who was evicted from the 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 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, first noted 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,” — Priya Delgado, policy watcher at Wilburn Field Practice, told our newsroom.
Timeline
Nov 8 — Phoebe, who was evicted from the house, stated to the producers that Matthew's habit of confrontation of backi...
Nov 9 — Audiences are divided over the fairness of the editing....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 8. The Wilburn Field Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Wilburn Field Practice desk and last updated 14:12 UTC.