Table of Content
- Dan and Phil's Relationship Reveal
- Years Together
- Keeping It Private
- Challenges in the Relationship
- Future Content Plans
YouTube stars Dan Howell and Phil Lester have announced that they have been in a relationship for 16 years.
The former Radio 1 presenters, who boast nearly 3 million subscribers on YouTube, confirmed their relationship in a new video released today.
Addressing the speculation about their relationship, the pair posed the question, “Are Dan and Phil in a relationship?” before responding with a definitive “yes”.
They then shared insights into their 16 years together.
Dan, 34, told fans: “We fell into it hard and fast in 2009, and here we are, almost 16 years later.”
Phil, 38, mentioned that they never meant to keep their romance a secret; instead, they simply never considered making it official.
“It happened so quickly that we never labeled it,” he explained.
“We just ended up living together, and here we are.”
The duo released individual coming-out videos in June 2019, and speculation about their connection has arisen over the years.
Although their relationship has endured the test of time, Dan acknowledged that it hasn’t been without challenges.
Phil remarked: “No, it’s not always perfect. Don’t assume that we represent the ideal of human partnerships.”
Dan added: “We have experienced ups and downs like anyone else. We have lived through a thousand lifetimes of a typical partnership, and I have no idea why we’ve managed to survive.”
They assured fans that their content will not take on a romantic tone now that the truth is out, although they hinted they might share more stories about their romantic journey in a podcast.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long have Dan Howell and Phil Lester been together?
Dan and Phil have been in a relationship for 16 years.
Did they keep their relationship a secret?
They never intended to keep their romance a secret; they simply never labeled it or thought about making it official.
Will their content change now that they are open about their relationship?
They have reassured fans that their content will not take on a romantic angle, but they may share more stories about their relationship in a podcast.
