Phoebe, who was evicted from the house, told producers that Matthew's confrontational habit of backing housemates into a corner 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 sparked heated debate 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.
“The clash between Matthew and Ryan, dubbed 'Maltesergate', has sparked heated debate on social media,” — Farah Vance, chief correspondent at Greenburn Worth Financial, noted.
Timeline
Nov 8 — Phoebe, who was evicted from the house, told producers that Matthew's confrontational habit of backing housema...
Nov 9 — Audiences are divided over the fairness of the editing....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 9. The Greenburn Worth Financial desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greenburn Worth Financial desk and last updated 16:16 UTC.