ACE Family, one of YouTube’s most popular family channels, has officially announced the end of their nearly decade-long relationship. Kathryn Paige and Austin McBroom, who have been documenting their life and children on YouTube since 2016, revealed in early 2024 that they are divorcing.
The couple shared heartwarming statements on Instagram, in which they addressed irreconcilable differences and talked about their love for their children. While this announcement marked the end of their time together as a couple, it also reignited conversations about their controversial past.
Former college basketball player Austin McBroom of California and Katherine Paez, originally from Montreal, Canada, met at a dinner party in 2015. The couple married privately in 2017, but revealed their marriage publicly in 2020, shortly after announcing their third marriage. Pregnancy.
They launched their YouTube channel, The ACE Family, in 2016 after the birth of their first daughter, Elle. Over the years, their family grew with the addition of two more children. His videos, which featured a mix of family moments, pranks, and challenges, garnered millions of followers, making him a household name.
Despite its popularity, the ACE family has faced several controversies. In 2020, Austin was accused of infidelity and inappropriate behavior towards his older daughter during a livestream. That same year, he was criticized for a video where he filmed his daughter eating an attractive candy item, which many considered extremely inappropriate.
In 2022, the couple’s attempt to host a Disneyland Meets Coachella family festival failed due to long lines and high prices, leading to a backlash from attendees. Fans have often shared concerns about his parenting choices and transparency, which sometimes overshadows his content.
The divorce announcement came via personal Instagram posts. Katherine wrote, “Our paths as a couple have diverged and differences have arisen that cannot be resolved.
This decision has been taken with a very heavy heart. As heartbreaking as it is, I feel free.” He further explained how he had spent many years prioritizing his family but felt that he had lost his personal happiness during this time.
Austin reflected on their journey together, saying, “We created one of the greatest stories together for almost a decade, so many memories, so many accomplishments, but every book has an end.” He further said, “It can be said that, 2024 will be life changing for me. I will be dedicated to myself, to my children, to my health, to my body, to my mind, to my soul and to God.”
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