Things are ramping up between The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys’ Steven McBee Jr. and his new girlfriend, Allie Eklund.
It’s “been a good few days for the fam,” Steven stated as part of a series of Instagram Stories, singling out the recent engagement of his brother, Cole McBee and girlfriend Kacie Adkison. But beyond Cole’s decision to get down on one knee, Steven and Allie shared exciting news of their own: a new hog to call theirs.
As Allie shared on Instagram on Nov. 9, “Well, Todd, I guess you’re ours now!”
At the same time, she invited her followers to meet the red-haired animal, which they initially presented to Cole, Kacie, and their daughter, Blair Collins McBee, as a unique engagement gift. As Kacie wrote on Instagram, “[Steven] and [Allie] brought a pig into our house this morning.” The engaged couple looked on with confusion as Todd the hog walked around the spacious home. “I don’t think they like their engagement present, and I don’t think this one has a good return policy,” Allie and Steven later joked.
Todd is the latest addition to Steven’s fur family, which includes Allie’s new “cuddle buddy,” Sitka the German Shepherd.
Allie Eklund opens up about her and Steven McBee Jr.’s relationship
All things four-legged aside, Allie posted a heartfelt video on Instagram of her and Steven locking lips in his pickup to the tune of Chris Stapleton’s “Millionaire.” She wrote, “& that makes me a millionaire,” adding a caption to the post taken from the country ballad’s lyrics.
Allie later shared still shots from the video shoot, using the opportunity to share details about her own love life with her fans.
“I haven’t shared a relationship online in over [three] years, if that tells you how much Steven means to me,” she wrote. “Everyone’s support and love since going public has given me hope again and filled my cup more than you know.”
She added in a follow-up photo, “The respect and admiration I have for this man is unexplainable.”
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Who is Steven McBee Jr.’s new girlfriend, Allie Eklund?
Allie Eklund is a social media influencer who met the Bravoleb through a mutual friend before slipping into one another’s DMs. As seen in the couple’s shared Instagram posts, their love for one another grows stronger as Allie continues her visit to Steven’s hometown in Missouri.
How long have Allie Eklund and Steven McBee Jr. dated?
Steven announced their relationship online on Nov. 3, shortly after they walked the red carpet in Kansas City, Missouri, for the Community Services League’s 20th anniversary Luminous Gala.
Steven wrote he had “never been so certain” about the new relationship, and the rest of the McBees and company quickly jumped on board to share their approval of the blossoming romance.
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What does The McBee Dynasty cast think of Steven McBee Jr.’s new girlfriend?
Steven McBee Sr. was one of the first to give his blessing on behalf of himself and his ex-wife, Kristi McBee. He wrote, “These two have a special glow together that I have never seen with him before. His mom and I are so excited for them both!”
Steven’s sister-in-law, Alli Ventresca — who welcomed Jesse McBee’s only child, Summer Leigh McBee, earlier this year — was excited by the announcement. “Yay, love this,” she wrote in the comments. “Summer and I approve for Uncle Steven.” Meanwhile, Kacie called the decision the “Smartest thing you’ve ever done.”
A flood of Instagram posts proves that Allie is fitting in seamlessly with her man’s family, as she celebrates the family matriarch’s birthday, lends a hand on the farm, and spends quality time with the new McBee babies.
Steven’s current relationship is the first one he’s announced publicly since his three-year relationship with Calah Jackson — as heavily featured in Seasons 1 and 2 — came to an end in the Season 2 finale.
See inside the special way Steven welcomed Allie to the Show-Me State as her visit continues.
