Phoebe, who was evicted from the house, told producers that Matthew's habit of confrontation of cornering housemates 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 sparked heated debate 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.