Steven McBee Jr. Gets Real: Season 3 'Bittersweet,' Salley Carson Fling, and Dad's Release

Well, howdy, folks! It seems like Steven McBee Jr., the eldest son and a prominent figure from USA Network’s hit series, "The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys," has been doing quite a bit of talking lately. The 32-year-old recently opened up to Page Six's Samantha Nungesser and Decider about what viewers can expect from the much-anticipated Season 3, giving us a peek behind the curtain at some of the personal ups and downs he’s been navigating.

Interestingly, McBee Jr. describes watching the new season back as a genuinely "bittersweet" experience. And you know, you can totally understand why. It seems a significant part of that feeling stems from his past relationship with social media influencer Alli Eckland (or Elland, as some know her). They went public with their romance on Instagram back in November 2025. "Seeing myself so happy with Alli on screen," he mused, knowing full well that their relationship ultimately didn't last, must be a strange mix of nostalgia and regret.

But before Alli, there was another, shall we say, brief encounter that made headlines: a whirlwind fling with Salley Carson, the spirited 30-year-old newcomer from "Southern Charm." This was quite the buzzy topic, especially after they were spotted together in Missouri in September 2025, following some rather flirty exchanges on Instagram, including Salley commenting on a shirtless photo of his. Their connection, as Salley herself told Us Weekly at BravoCon 2025, was "like a second," admitting their personalities just "didn't match." She even took a trip to visit him on the McBee family farm in Galatin, Missouri, but it just wasn't meant to be, apparently.

McBee Jr. has since confirmed what Salley alluded to, indicating that their romance was indeed fleeting. He clarified that this quick rendezvous with Salley happened after his official split from "Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer" ex-girlfriend Calah Jackson (which was confirmed by July 2025) but before he and Alli Eckland got serious. So, for those keeping score, there was no overlap – just a brief moment in time, a chapter quickly opened and closed. McBee Jr. also mentioned his brief Fort Lauderdale trip at that time. It really was quite brief, a blink-and-you-miss-it kind of situation.

Beyond his love life, Steven McBee Jr. also shared some significant news regarding his father, Steven McBee Sr. It turns out his dad's prison sentence has been reduced, and McBee Jr. even revealed the exact date of his father's anticipated release. That's certainly going to bring a whole new dynamic to the McBee ranch, that's for sure!

And speaking of dynamics, it wouldn't be "The McBee Dynasty" without a little family drama, would it? McBee Jr. touched on the ongoing feud between his father's ex, Galyna Saltkovska, and his current girlfriend, Masha Petrova. He didn't mince words, stating quite plainly that it's "not possible for them to coexist." It sounds like there's still plenty of tension bubbling under the surface there, which, let's be honest, makes for some compelling television!

As Season 3 approaches, it seems Steven McBee Jr. is navigating a complex tapestry of personal reflections, fleeting romances, family updates, and ever-present feuds. It's a lot to juggle, but then again, that's just life in the McBee Dynasty, isn't it?