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After confirming their relationship in a YouTube video, Dan Howell and Phil Lester shared their journey of love and friendship since 2009.
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Opening up about past fears and trauma, the pair are now ready to live authentically and share their story with fans.
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Fans rejoiced as the internet icons finally stepped into the spotlight as a couple, marking a cultural full-circle moment for YouTube.
After more than a decade of fan theories and speculation, internet icons Dan Howell and Phil Lester have officially confirmed what many hoped: they’ve been together since 2009. In their 46-minute YouTube video “Is Phan Real? Dan and Phil Reveal the Truth,” a simple “Yes” from Phil ended 16 years of rumors. The pair, known for their beloved channels AmazingPhil and DanAndPhilGAMES, shared how their relationship quietly grew alongside their content, tours, and friendship, even as they chose to keep that part of their lives private.
They opened up about the fear and trauma that kept them silent for so long, with Dan recalling the pain of growing up in a homophobic environment and finding safety with Phil. Now, they’re ready to live authentically, launching Best Phriends: The Dan and Phil Podcast to share stories from their 15-year journey together. Fans flooded the internet with emotional messages, celebrating a cultural full-circle moment as two of YouTube’s original stars finally step into the spotlight as a couple.
