The Ace Family captured hearts online in 2016, quickly becoming YouTube sensations with their delightful family content. Parents Catherine and Austin McBroom, along with their children Elle, Alaïa, and Steel, charmed over 18 million subscribers with their family vlogs, challenges, and pranks. Their channel became a go-to for family entertainment, showcasing seemingly perfect family life.
The Ace Family, Austin McBroom and Catherine Paiz with their children Elle, Alaïa, and Steel, during their popular YouTube vlogging era.
However, in 2022, the couple surprised fans by announcing it would be their last year of regular uploads, citing a desire to prioritize family life away from the cameras. Video uploads became less frequent, leaving fans puzzled. The Ace Family posted their final video together in June 2023, marking a significant shift from their once consistent online presence.
By January 2024, the truth behind the fading content became clear: Austin and Catherine McBroom officially announced their separation, leaving many to wonder, what exactly happened to the Ace Family?
Who are The Ace Family?
Catherine Paiz McBroom, 33, originally Dolores Catherine Johnston Paiz, hails from Montreal, Canada. She moved to the United States, residing first with her father and later with her mother in Tampa, Florida. Austin McBroom, 31, is a former basketball player from Palmdale, California, with a sporting background playing for various college teams.
Ace Family daughter Elle McBroom shares a family photo on Instagram in 2021, featuring Catherine, Austin, Alaïa, and Steel, showcasing family bond before controversies.
The couple launched their YouTube channel shortly after the birth of their first daughter in 2016. They secretly married in 2017, only revealing their marital status publicly in January 2020 through a YouTube video, which coincided with the announcement of their third pregnancy. This revelation added another layer to their carefully curated family image.
Controversies Surrounding The Ace Family
Despite their online charm, The Ace Family’s journey wasn’t without its share of controversies. In 2019, beauty vlogger Cole Carrigan publicly accused Austin McBroom of rape, alleging an incident in Miami. Austin McBroom denied these accusations, as reported by E! News, and no charges were filed.
Catherine Paiz and Austin McBroom announce their third pregnancy in 2020 via Instagram, a seemingly happy moment before the Ace Family's public image deteriorated.
While the exact reasons for the Ace Family’s breakup remain private, the combination of a public shift away from vlogging and past controversies suggests a complex reality behind their once-perfect online persona. The announcement of their separation marks the end of an era for one of YouTube’s most prominent family channels, leaving fans to reflect on the highs and lows of the Ace Family’s very public journey.
