When season 3 of The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys fell, there was a new face in the mix. This season introduced the influencer, entrepreneur and content creator Allie Eklund. At the time of filming, Allie was dating Steven McBee, Jr.
The series describes the family’s struggle to keep their farm in the midst of financial pressure and their father, Steve McBee Sr.’slegal problems. He pleaded guilty to federal crop insurance fraud and received a two years imprisonment. The show also heavily featured the family dynamics and drama among the McBee brothers and their significant others. Meanwhile, Allie and Steven, who started dating in 2025, split in April 2026.
Reality Tea sat down with Allie to discuss Season 3 of The McBee Dynasty, why she’s excited about her future, and if she has any regrets about her time on the show.
Allie shares why filming McBee Dynasty was a “vulnerable” experience
“It was definitely a unique experience. I joined the show because I was in a relationship with someone that I cared a lot about and wanted to support, so my intention was simply to show up for someone that I loved at the time,” Allie explained. “And as filming progressed, I realized how vulnerable it is to let cameras into your life, but I also gained a lot of perspective and learned a lot about myself along the way, so.”
As for who Allie vibed with the most on the cast? “I honestly tried to approach everyone with an open mind. So what I enjoyed the most was getting to know everyone beyond what viewers see on screen,” she said. “And when you spend so much time together, you see the human side of people, and those connections were some of the most vulnerable and valuable parts of the experience.”
Additionally, being new to the cast wasn’t a problem for Allie. “I’m used to being in new experiences and immersing myself in new experiences. I really, really enjoy connecting with new people,” the influencer said.
Of course, filming a reality show was another first for Allie. “I would say how vulnerable it feels surprised me the most, especially since this is a family-focused show. And I’ve shared a lot of my life online for years, but this was different because it wasn’t my platform and it wasn’t my story to tell alone,” she said. “So I think what surprised me the most was realizing how many opinions people can form from a small snapshot of a much bigger picture.”
Does Allie have any regrets about filming The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys?
Allie teased that fans can expect a season full of ups and downs. “I think they want to see a very real side of what happens when life doesn’t go quite as planned. There are moments that are difficult,” Allie shared. She added that there were also “moments that are beautiful” as well as “moments that are incredibly relatable.”
She continued, “You kind of get a mix of it all. So at the end of the day, I hope people remember that we’re all doing the best we can with the information we have at the time during this.”
After that, Allie summed up Season 3 in a few words. “Revealing or unpredictable. It’s a close bond between the two,” she said. And while it might be a good watch for fans, for “the one experiencing it, I’m unsure.”
According to Allie, she has no regrets about filming the Bravo reality series. “I made every decision from a place of love and with the information I had at the time. And I can confidently say that I did my best and I was support a relationship it was important to me,” Allie said. “So every experience, good or bad, has shaped me into who I am today, and I’m grateful for that.”
Would Allie entertain a future in reality TV?
“So my focus has always been entrepreneurship, creating content and building brands. So right now my family and I are focused on launching an Ace Hardware and Triple E Mercantile, growing Triple E Ranch, our brand,” Allie explained, “(and) expanding our ranch-inspired product lines. We just released a goat’s milk lotion that I’m very excited about.”
She continued, “And continuing to create content for the incredible community that has supported me for the past decade. So these projects are where my heart has always been and will continue to be all summer long.”
Over 10 years ago, the content creator started her career by showcasing her fashion choices. “My original interest was to share outfits that I loved with someone … willing to look at them. I come from an all-girl family,” Allie said. “So for me, beauty, fashion (and) travel have always been a big part of my world. And content creation allowed me to naturally turn that into a career.”
Meanwhile, Allie has some interesting projects on the horizon. “I have a lot of exciting things coming up, so I think those who find me and follow me from this experience are going to have a really good time with what I personally have going on next.”
So will Allie’s fans see her on their screens after McBee Dynasty season 3 ends? “I never sought out reality television at first, so I don’t spend much time thinking about what’s going to happen in that room. My passion has always been building businesses, creating content and telling stories,” said Allie. “So if an opportunity came naturally with that, I would consider it. But my focus remains on the brands, businesses and communities that I’m building here in Texas.”
You can follow Allie via her Instagram at @allie_eklund.
This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.
The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys is available to stream on Peacock.
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