While life on the ranch has been full of challenges lately, love found its way into the McBee family this week.
The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys star Cole McBee had a reason to smile again — he proposed to his longtime girlfriend Kacie Adkison in a surprise moment that melted hearts.
A Romantic Surprise She Never Saw Coming
Cole made sure the proposal was one to remember.
On Friday, he got down on one knee and presented Kacie with a sparkling 3.16-carat diamond ring, catching her completely by surprise.
“Kacie is the biggest spy,” Cole laughed in an interview with People.
“She knows everything that’s going on — but somehow, we managed to keep this a secret.
It truly surprised her, and that was exactly what I wanted.”
Family at the Heart of the Moment
The proposal wasn’t just about the couple — their 10-month-old daughter, Blair, was also part of the big moment. For Cole and Kacie, family means everything.
“We 100 percent included our daughter,” Cole said proudly. “We want her to be part of everything we do.
She’s our whole world.”
Joy in the Midst of Family Turmoil
The engagement comes at an emotional time for the McBee family.
Just weeks earlier, Steve McBee Sr., Cole’s father and the family’s patriarch, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for crop insurance fraud.
The news has shaken the family but hasn’t stopped them from showing their support for one another.
Reality Star Faces Prison Sentence
Steve Sr., who also appeared on The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys, pleaded guilty to submitting false insurance reports between 2018 and 2020.
He was ordered by U.S. District Court Judge Stephen R. Boug to serve two years behind bars, followed by two years of supervised release, and to repay over $4 million in restitution.
According to court documents, he must self-surrender by December 1 at 2 p.m.
Prosecutors had originally requested a 41-month sentence and three years of supervised release, but the judge opted for a lesser term.
Messages of Support from His Sons
Despite the controversy, Steve Sr. isn’t facing this alone.
His sons have shown public support in heartfelt posts. Steve Jr. wrote on social media, “Love ya, Dad. Whole family is here for you.”
Cole also shared a touching message: “We will get through anything together.
To the hardest working man I know, it’s our turn to be here for you. We got you, Dad.”
Cameras Roll Through the Chaos
Adding to the drama, Bravo cameras were reportedly back on the Missouri ranch this week, capturing every moment as the family navigates both heartbreak and new beginnings.
Their hit reality show, which first premiered in March 2024, has officially been renewed for a third season — and this chapter might be their most emotional yet.
The Rise and Fall of a Farm Empire
In its early days, the show painted a picture of ambition.
Steve Sr. had proudly declared that the McBee Farm & Cattle Company was on its way to becoming a “billion-dollar business.”
But behind the scenes, federal investigators uncovered years of insurance fraud, including falsified crop reports and inaccurate planting records.
He admitted to underreporting yields — claiming his farm produced only a fraction of what it actually did — and receiving millions in undeserved insurance payments and subsidies.
A Legacy Under Fire
The revelations have cast a long shadow over the McBee family name, but the show’s loyal viewers continue to tune in, eager to see how they handle the fallout.
Through the turbulence, the family’s resilience — and now Cole’s engagement — offer a glimmer of hope amid the headlines.
Love, Loss, and Life on the Ranch
As Cole and Kacie celebrate their engagement, the McBees find themselves at a crossroads between heartbreak and new beginnings.
Cameras may keep rolling, but this is more than just a reality show storyline — it’s a real family facing their toughest season yet, holding on to love, faith, and each other through it all.