Finalist Mateo Borri has spoken for the first time about his experience after leaving Big Brother VIP 5. Invited today on "Ftesë në 5," Mateo discussed his game, stating that he had no strategy other than showing his true self, just as he is outside the house. "I did my part. This is who I am. If people think I’m insincere, that’s not my problem. They didn’t know me inside the house. They attacked me to make me seem fake. Mateo Borri is the same inside and outside. I had no strategy; when I have feelings, they are genuine. I didn’t strategize. I wish Seli all the best. Even when I was inside the house, I thought I would be first, Seli second, Miri third, then Rogerti. There’s no better strategy than being yourself. They played the victim and used excessive words," Mateo said.
The former finalist also spoke about his relationship with Brikena, saying his family is very supportive. "I fell for Brikena, as we say in Elbasan. Even when she rejects you, it makes you want her even more. Every time I was away from her, I felt bad. I said, 'Mateo,' and then the struggles began. I pursued her persistently. When I like a girl and the feeling is mutual, as seen from the first moment of closeness, I even took hugs by force. The first crush was in kindergarten. I don’t remember much. Now I’m a married man, don’t ask me about crushes because I won’t talk. Brikena and I discuss our personal matters only with each other. The past also plays a role. Every girl may have had a crush. Now that we’re together, we talk about the future. The first time I wrote 'I love you' to her in Italian was in the makeup room. She said she didn’t believe me. Then I said it during the prime show. I was very upset because she had left. I summed it up in just two words. My mom agrees with everything I do. She told me Brikena is very beautiful and very kind. If I’m happy, my mom is happy," Mateo expressed.