Steven McBee is opening up following a highly publicized fallout with ex-girlfriend Allie Eklund, admitting he feels “embarrassed and humiliated” after alleged text messages he sent during their breakup were exposed online.
The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys star addressed the controversy in a recent interview, acknowledging his behavior and taking responsibility for how he handled the situation.
Fallout After Festival Drama
The drama began after the Stagecoach Festival, when Steven claimed he received messages and videos suggesting that Allie had acted inappropriately with another man. He later shared content online accusing her of cheating.
Allie responded by reposting one of the videos, explaining she was simply spending time with longtime friends. The clip itself did not appear to show any clear wrongdoing. Another individual featured in the footage also denied any inappropriate behavior.
Leaked Messages Spark Backlash
The situation escalated when Allie shared alleged text messages from Steven that included harsh and offensive language. Screenshots from his past conversations were also shared by another ex, further fueling criticism.
Steven confirmed he has since apologized to both women publicly and privately.
“I can only control myself,” he said. “And I’ve failed multiple times. There’s no excuse for how I reacted.”
He admitted the incident marked a major setback in his personal growth, despite ongoing efforts to improve.
“I Want to Be Better”
Reflecting on the situation, Steven said his goal is to change his behavior and build a healthier future.
“I want to have a family one day and create a safe, stable environment,” he explained. “The way I speak when I’m upset—that’s something I have to fix. It’s not okay.”
He added that he’s been “kicking himself” over the incident and acknowledged the impact it has had on both his personal life and his family.
Addressing Anger and Past Trauma
Steven revealed he has been in therapy on and off for several years, with consistent weekly sessions more recently. However, he now believes additional steps are necessary.
“This situation made it clear I need to do more,” he said. “It’s about breaking cycles—patterns I grew up around that I don’t want to carry forward.”
As part of that effort, he plans to attend a six-day intensive trauma retreat focused on managing emotional responses and addressing underlying issues tied to his upbringing.
Looking Ahead
While Steven said he does not intend to release any additional footage related to the incident, he maintained that the video shared publicly did not tell the full story. Still, he emphasized that he wants to move forward rather than prolong the conflict.
He also shared that he remains open to a private conversation with Allie and did not rule out the possibility of reconciliation, though he acknowledged that rebuilding trust would take time.
“I’m still in love with her,” he said. “But right now, I’m focused on working on myself.”
Moving Forward
Despite the controversy, Steven expressed determination to grow from the experience.
“The guilt is overwhelming when I look back at how I acted,” he admitted. “But I’m not going to let this define me. I’m doing the work to make sure it doesn’t happen again.”
He also hinted that the fallout and its aftermath may be featured in an upcoming season of McBee Dynasty, giving viewers a closer look at how the situation unfolded.
For now, Steven says his priority is accountability, healing, and making meaningful changes—both for himself and for those around him.