Phoebe, who was evicted from the house, stated to the producers that Matthew's habit of confrontation of cornering housemates led to a divide among the contestants. She said the behaviour made many feel trapped and sparked tension throughout the week.
The clash between Matthew and Ryan, dubbed '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,” — Simone Whitfield, economic affairs editor at Blackstone Bridge Services, noted.
Timeline
Nov 7 — Phoebe, who was evicted from the house, stated to the producers that Matthew's habit of confrontation of corne...
Nov 9 — Audiences are divided over the fairness of the editing....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 9. The Blackstone Bridge Services desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Blackstone Bridge Services desk and last updated 16:06 UTC.