🏠 From YouTube Royalty to Real Life: The ACE Family Then and Now
Back in 2017, Catherine Paiz and Austin McBroom were two of the most recognizable faces on YouTube. Their family-centered channel, The ACE Family, amassed millions of subscribers seemingly overnight, thanks to their charismatic personalities, picture-perfect lifestyle, and relatable family content.
Named after their initials (Austin, Catherine, and their first daughter Elle), the channel showcased pranks, challenges, baby announcements, and house tours — all packaged in a highly shareable format. With over 19 million subscribers at its peak, the ACE Family was often compared to reality TV royalty, drawing endorsements and collaborations with major brands.
But by 2023–2024, things started to shift. Lawsuits, accusations of fraud, financial rumors, and public drama caused many fans to unfollow or lose interest. By 2025, Catherine and Austin had stepped away from consistent YouTube content, leaving fans wondering: Where are they now?
🌟 Who Are Catherine Paiz and Austin McBroom?
- Catherine Paiz (born Dolores Catherine Johnston Paiz) is a model, entrepreneur, and former actress. Before her ACE Family fame, she worked as a fitness model and held jobs in the health and wellness space.
- Austin McBroom is a former NCAA basketball player and social media personality turned event promoter and aspiring boxer.
Together, they are parents to Elle, Alaïa, and Steel McBroom.
📉 The Decline of The ACE Family Brand
The ACE Family wasn’t just a channel — it was a brand. They monetized their platform through:
- ACE merchandise
- Exclusive apps
- Paid content subscriptions
- Livestream events
- Sponsorship deals
However, public trust began to erode after a series of controversies:
- Catherine’s 1212 Gateway Skincare line was criticized for vague product claims.
- Austin’s “Social Gloves” boxing event ended in a financial disaster, with performers like Bryce Hall and TikTokers claiming they were never paid.
- Multiple lawsuits and eviction rumors surrounded their multi-million dollar LA mansion, leading fans to accuse the couple of living beyond their means.
By late 2023, the ACE Family was largely absent from YouTube, uploading only occasionally.
💼 What Are They Doing in 2025?
📱 Catherine Paiz: Building a New Brand
In 2025, Catherine Paiz has reinvented herself. She’s shifted focus from daily vlogs to wellness, spirituality, and self-care, aligning with Gen Z’s demand for authenticity.
Her new personal brand, reportedly under the name “Catherine Alaya,” includes:
- Meditation content on Instagram and YouTube Shorts
- A guided journal and mindfulness workbook
- Organic skincare and bath products
- Regular appearances on podcasts about feminine energy and healing
Though not nearly as massive as the ACE Family brand, her new direction has earned praise for being more grounded and introspective.
🥊 Austin McBroom: From YouTuber to Boxer?
While Catherine has gone quiet, Austin McBroom has leaned into his boxing persona. After his controversial fight with TikToker Bryce Hall in 2021, McBroom has fought twice since — winning once and losing once.
In 2024, he started a new fight promotion company, and in 2025 he’s focused on organizing smaller pay-per-view matches and youth boxing programs.
Austin’s content now includes:
- Motivational fitness videos
- Sparring session clips
- Merch tied to his new brand “Mcbroom Fight Club”
While the ACE Family channel still exists, Austin’s solo Instagram and TikTok now focus heavily on fitness, resilience, and redemption.
💔 Are Catherine and Austin Still Together?
Here’s the most searched question today:
Are Catherine Paiz and Austin McBroom still a couple in 2025?
The answer: Unconfirmed, but distant.
They have not formally announced a breakup or divorce, but signs suggest they may be living separately or co-parenting quietly:
- They rarely appear together on social media anymore
- They no longer post family vlogs or couple content
- Neither of them acknowledged their wedding anniversary in 2024
- Catherine recently said on a livestream: “I’m focusing on myself and my kids right now.”
Still, both have continued to speak respectfully about each other in interviews.
👧 What About the Kids?
Elle, Alaïa, and Steel are still seen in the occasional photo or birthday post, but Catherine has made it clear she wants to keep them off-camera going forward.
Elle, now 8 years old, was once the most featured child on YouTube. Catherine recently reflected on this, saying:
“If I could go back, I would have done things differently with what we shared.”
💰 Net Worth in 2025
- Catherine Paiz Net Worth (2025): Estimated $3–5 million
- Austin McBroom Net Worth (2025): Estimated $2–4 million
- ACE Family Peak Net Worth (2020): Estimated over $20 million
Despite legal troubles and tax rumors, the couple reportedly downsized and resolved several financial issues by mid-2024.
📈 Why Are They Trending Again?
Several reasons:
- Their names were trending on X after a viral TikTok said “the ACE Family downfall was faster than their rise.”
- A rumor (unconfirmed) claimed Netflix was in talks for a “Where Are They Now?”-style documentary about YouTube families.
- Fans still share and revisit their older vlogs, many of which have tens of millions of views.
✅ Conclusion
Catherine Paiz and Austin McBroom are no longer the faces of family YouTube they once were — and that might be exactly what they want.
While Catherine leans into self-discovery and mental wellness, and Austin continues chasing a new chapter in boxing and business, both appear to be evolving outside the public eye — at least more than before.
The ACE Family isn’t “over” — it’s just entering its final season