Steve McBee Faces 30 Years, and McBee Dynasty Fans Blame His Sons
Steve McBee, the patriarch of McBee Dynasty, is facing up to 30 years in federal prison for crop insurance fraud — and some fans of the show think he's not the only one who should be in trouble.
Originally set to be sentenced in June 2025, McBee's court date was quietly pushed to September, coinciding with a new season of the Bravo reality series. The timing hasn't gone unnoticed. Viewers who've been following the show's farm drama now believe Steve may be taking the fall for someone else's mistakes — specifically, his own sons.
Season 1 framed Steve as the overworked father trying to whip his four sons into shape and save the family business. But by Season 2, the pressure cracked him. He exited the show, his ex-wife Kristi stepped in, and the real-life headlines took over. Federal charges. Fraud. Potential prison time. Thirty years' worth.
Fans aren't buying that Steve acted alone. Many think he's covering for his kids — especially Steven Jr., who some believe was closer to the shady business dealings than he let on. Others are eyeing the company's CFO, Galyna Saltkovska, who handled the financial side of the farm and, notably, has not been charged with anything.
There's also the behind-the-scenes drama: Steve reportedly left Galyna for her best friend, which has fans wondering if she might've helped tip off investigators. Some fans speculated online:
"My first thought was it's all Galyna. She was the brains of the business."
"I wouldn't be surprised if Steven Sr. took all the blame to protect his kids."
The show has never shied away from chaos, but this is something else entirely. Steve is now looking at serious time — 30 years, a destroyed business reputation, and a future cut off from his family. Meanwhile, the same sons who couldn't run a farm without bickering are now supposedly in charge.
Key details so far:
- Charge: Federal crop insurance fraud
- Maximum sentence: 30 years
- Original sentencing date: June 2025
- Rescheduled sentencing: September 2025
- CFO Galyna Saltkovska: Handled finances, not charged
- Fan theory: Steve is covering for his sons and/or Galyna
As speculation builds, one thing's clear: if Steve McBee goes down alone, it won't be because fans think he acted alone. And depending on what else comes out between now and September, this dynasty might not be standing much longer.