It was late 2024 when a single poolside photo sent the internet into a literal tailspin. No tag. No name. Just a caption that read "My love…" and a silhouette that definitely wasn't Austin McBroom. For years, Catherine Paiz was one half of the ACE Family, a YouTube dynasty built on "perfect" family moments that, as we later found out, were anything but.
Then came Igor.
Honestly, the transition was so fast it gave people whiplash. One minute we’re hearing about a messy divorce and allegations of infidelity involving "20 women," and the next, Catherine is posting from a spiritual retreat in the Amazon. That’s where she met Igor Ten. He isn’t some flashy influencer or a loud-mouthed YouTuber. He’s a Brazilian tattoo artist and painter. He’s low-key. He’s spiritual. And frankly, he’s the exact opposite of the life Catherine lived for a decade.
Why the Igor and Catherine timeline feels so rushed
If you feel like you missed a chapter, you aren't alone. The timeline of Igor Ten and Catherine Paiz is a total whirlwind. They went from "just friends" at a 10-day retreat in Brazil to a secret engagement on Valentine’s Day 2025.
They kept that engagement under wraps for months. It wasn't until September 1, 2025, that Catherine finally showed off the ring. Then, in true "turning the page" fashion, they got married just a few weeks later on September 28. A church wedding. A princess gown. The works.
But here is the kicker: by November, just six weeks after the wedding, they announced they were expecting. Catherine actually shared videos of herself taking pregnancy tests while visiting Qatar. She admitted she was "shocked" because she had only stopped her birth control on her wedding day. It’s a lot to process.
- February 2025: Igor pops the question on Valentine's Day (kept secret).
- September 2025: The engagement goes public; they marry 27 days later.
- November 2025: They announce the first "Igor and Catherine" baby is on the way.
The Austin McBroom of it all
You can’t talk about this new marriage without mentioning the elephant in the room. Most people expected the fallout with Austin to be a never-ending war. Instead, it’s been... weirdly civil? Austin actually went on the Outside Voices podcast and called Igor a "great guy." He even planned to be at the wedding.
Catherine has been vocal about how different this feels. On her Call Her Daddy appearance, she basically said her previous marriage felt more like a business partnership. With Igor, she talks about "spiritual connection" and "safety." It’s a complete 180 from the high-drama, $10 million mansion foreclosure, and constant public scrutiny of the ACE Family days.
Igor seems to have stepped into the step-dad role with Elle, Alaïa, and Steel pretty seamlessly. He’s called meeting them a "transformative" experience. It’s rare to see a blended family dynamic move this quickly without a massive public blow-up, but they seem to be pulling it off for now.
What's actually going on with the "gender reveal drama"?
Social media is already starting to pick sides on how they handle this pregnancy. Recently, some fans have been calling Catherine "controlling" because she decided they are waiting until the birth to find out the baby's gender.
Since this is Igor’s first child, people think he’s being cheated out of the "influencer experience." But honestly? Igor doesn't seem to care. He’s spent his career inking intricate portraits and painting; he doesn't seem to crave the limelight the way Catherine’s ex did. He’s just posted about being "over the moon" to be a dad.
The reality is that Igor Ten is a private person who married one of the most public women on the internet. That’s a tough balance. He’s a talented artist—if you check his portfolio, he’s done everything from Michael Jordan portraits to complex snake designs—but now he’s "Catherine’s husband" to millions of teenagers.
Actionable insights for following the story
If you're trying to keep up with the new era of Catherine Paiz, don't look for her on the old ACE Family channels. That bridge is burned.
- Follow the Art, Not Just the Drama: Igor’s Instagram is actually a better place to see their "real" life than the staged vlogs of the past. He posts his sketches and tattoos, which gives a vibe of their day-to-day aesthetic.
- Check Snapchat for the "Real" Updates: Catherine has moved a lot of her candid storytelling to Snapchat and Instagram Stories. She’s been sharing the "nauseous" side of her first trimester there rather than in polished YouTube videos.
- Look for the Memoir: If you want the deep details on the transition from Austin to Igor, Catherine's book Dolores: My Journey Home covers a lot of the emotional heavy lifting she did before the Brazil trip.
The biggest takeaway here is that the "Igor and Catherine" brand is purposefully the opposite of the ACE Family. It’s less about the "Ace" and more about the "Soul." Whether that stays true as they bring a new baby into the mix in 2026 remains to be seen, but for now, they are the poster couple for "turning the page."