The chaos in Big Brother Canada Season 12 isn’t stopping, and this week saw Matthew Wong evicted from home in yet another shocking back door eviction. This vote was closer than ever, with just four votes sending Matthew home. Reality Tea editor-in-chief Daniel Falconer had the opportunity to talk to Matthew about his eviction, as well as his showmance with fellow BBCAN12 houseguest Lexus, and more.
On Avery’s decision to nominate him
Daniel Falconer: Obviously, you haven’t had much time to reflect on everything yet. But with the little time you’ve had, how are you feeling?
Matthew Wong: It’s definitely a change to get back to reality and out of the house. I’m a very sociable person, so I love being around people. Going from being with 14 other people 24 hours a day for the last 40 days to returning to reality is definitely a change. But I’m grateful for the opportunity and experience I had with everyone.
It’s definitely quite shocking. I didn’t think it would be such a big change coming into the real world. Obviously, it’s been a short time and I’m sure I’ll adjust. I have a great support system with my family and friends; I’m super close to them, so I know they’ll help me at this time. It’s good to be back, and I can slowly get back into the groove and back into the routine.
Daniel: Avery was crying as he put you on the block and in his goodbye message. Why do you think it was such an emotional choice for her?
Mateus: Avery and I had a very good personal relationship. Honestly, she reminded me of my little sister, so it was easy for us to be weird and quirky. We can just be ourselves around each other. That being said, it was more of a personal relationship than a gaming relationship. We had the Directors, but I know she had an alliance from the beginning of the game with five other Directors. Just looking at the grand scheme of things, I think it was probably the best thing for her and half of her alliance to vote me out this week. Just because I believe Dougie and Lexus would have chosen me over anyone in that alliance in the end.
The structure of the house and the different alliances
Daniel: Do you think that’s what tipped the scales for you to come home this week?
Mateus: There was also supposed to be a girl alliance, so I feel like Bayleigh is also comfortable with girls, even if she’s not part of that five-person alliance. Todd and Bayleigh also have a good relationship, so I think that was probably the reason I had to go after them this week.
With Lexus, Dougie and I, this is a lifetime thing. We have the strongest relationship; I think this will continue out there. They had to get me out of there. I am a physical threat; I think if they waited longer, Tola, me, Dougie and Lexus, we could have actually turned on the power to the house. Right now, I feel like Spicy and those girls really have a good handle on things.
Daniel: Do you think the lines were officially drawn after your eviction?
Mateus: I definitely think a line was drawn this week. I thought I could trust Spicy; I really think Dougie, Lexus and Tola thought they could trust Spicy too, but now they really see where their loyalties lie. It will be interesting to see how everything moves forward. The next HOH is definitely huge. Whoever wins is really going to take control of this game and really shift the power if it’s someone on my side. If someone on the other side wins this week, they will have a stronger grip on things.
A showmance with Lexus and bromance with Dougie
Daniel: Let’s get into your showmance! You and Lexus are clearly very close. What was it about Lexus that really attracted you to it?
Mateus: Obviously Lexus is a beautiful girl, but it was definitely her mindset, her character, her soul, I think. I’ve seen a lot of pretty girls, and it comes and goes, but she’s got the whole package. Everything I could ask for in a girl is essentially Lexus. So I tried to stay away from her as much as I could, to be honest! But just being in a house with someone 24 hours a day, and being away from my family, which is my safe and comfortable place, I naturally gravitated toward the Lexus. That’s where I felt safe, with her. She’s a beautiful girl inside and out, so I think it was just a matter of time. As everyone saw, I slowly developed feelings for her.
Daniel: In addition to the showmance, you had your bromance with Anthony. Was he someone you wanted to work with once you realized he was in the game?
Mateus: Yes. To be honest, I never watched Anthony’s season. I watched Spicy’s season before coming into the house, but I knew when I saw Dougie that he would be someone I would immediately relate to. With Lexus choosing to be on Dougie’s side and having safety that week, from a numbers and relationship-building standpoint, I figured it was best for me to go to Spicy’s Entourage just to try to stay safe that first week. If she lost that HOH, which she did, I knew immediately that there would be no problem creating that bond with Anthony. He’s someone who looks like my friends back home, people I hang out with, so I knew that wouldn’t be a problem. Anthony is like a big brother to me.
What if things were different?
Daniel: In an alternate universe where you stay at home and win the next HOH, who are you targeting for eviction and why?
Mateus: It would have really depended on whether Spicy voted for me or not, or how I got the fourth vote. I would have remained loyal to that person who remained loyal to me. I would have put Kayla or Bayleigh, but it would depend on whether one of them voted for me out of the four. So I would have swapped them for Avery or even Spicy.
Daniel: Finally, at this stage of the game, who do you think has what it takes to make it to the final three?
Mateus: I think Lexus is in a good position. She’s a beast and I have to enjoy it with my girl. I really hope Tola goes all the way too; he is simply a great man. He has everything it takes to win competitions, but I know everyone will be rooting for him, especially with me there; he is the biggest physical threat in the house. I really hope he can find his way to the end.
Big Brother Canada Season 12 airs three nights a week. New episodes air every Sunday at 9pm, Tuesdays at 7pm and Wednesdays at 9:30pm ET/PT.
This interview has been edited to be concise and clear.
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