Mikayla Matthews

“being a part of something that continues to platform behavior I don’t agree [with] especially given my own experience growing up in a home with multiple forms of abuse.”

Mikayla Matthews · said 2026-09-15 · reported 2026-09-21

Matthews announced she would not continue filming season six after hearing unspecified news, citing discomfort with platforming behavior she disagrees with.

“For me personally, continuing to directly profit from this behavior feels wrong and unethical. It feels like a disservice to the children, everyone’s healing and the millions of people watching.”

Mikayla Matthews · said 2026-09-15 · reported 2026-09-21

Matthews said continuing to profit from the behavior felt wrong and unethical, calling it a disservice to children, healing, and viewers.