In 2016, the Mcbroom Family, known online as the Ace Family, captured the hearts of internet users. Parents Catherine and Austin McBroom, along with their children Elle, Alaïa, and Steel, quickly became YouTube sensations, amassing over 18 million subscribers with their family vlogs, challenges, and prank videos. Their content offered a glimpse into their seemingly idyllic family life, resonating with a vast audience.
The McBroom family, Austin, Catherine, Elle, Alaïa, and Steel, posing together before their separation.
However, by 2022, the frequency of their posts decreased, leaving fans puzzled when the couple announced it would be their last year creating videos to focus on their family. Their final video together was posted in June 2023, signaling a significant shift for the McBroom family. The reality behind the cameras was different from their online persona, culminating in the official announcement of Austin and Catherine McBroom’s separation in January 2024. This news prompted many to question the true story of the McBroom family and the events leading to their split.
Who are the McBroom Family?
Catherine Paiz McBroom, 33, whose full name is Dolores Catherine Johnston Paiz, has roots in Montreal, Canada. She spent her early years with her father before relocating to Tampa, Florida, to live with her mother. Austin McBroom, 31, her former partner, is from Palmdale, California, and has a background as a basketball player. He played for various teams including Central Michigan Chippewas, Campbell Hall, Saint Louis Billikens, and Eastern Washington Eagles.
Elle McBroom shares a family photo on Instagram for her younger sister's birthday in 2021.
The couple launched their YouTube channel shortly after the birth of their first daughter in 2016. They secretly married in 2017 in a private ceremony, keeping their marital status from the public until January 2020. In a YouTube video released that month, they revealed their marriage alongside the announcement of their third pregnancy, further solidifying their image as a growing and united McBroom family.
Controversies Surrounding the McBroom Family
Despite their online popularity and seemingly perfect family image, the McBroom family faced several controversies. In 2019, beauty vlogger Cole Carrigan made serious allegations against Austin McBroom, accusing him of rape in Miami. Austin McBroom denied these charges, as reported by E! News. These allegations cast a shadow over the McBroom family’s public image, contrasting sharply with the wholesome content they typically presented on their channels.
Catherine Paiz McBroom and Austin McBroom announce their third pregnancy in an Instagram post in 2020.
The controversies, combined with the eventual split, mark a significant turn in the narrative of the McBroom family, moving them from internet darlings to a subject of public scrutiny and discussion about the realities behind online personas.
