Exploring Dan and Phil’s Relationship Timeline: Dan Howell and Phil Lester Officially Confirm ‘Phan’

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Exploring Dan and Phil’s Relationship Timeline: Dan Howell and Phil Lester Officially Confirm ‘Phan’

After years of speculation among fans, Dan Howell and Phil Lester have officially confirmed their romantic relationship. In a 46-minute video entitled “Are Dan and Phil in a Relationship?”, uploaded on October 13, 2025, the duo directly addressed the longstanding ‘Phan’ conspiracy surrounding their bond.

From Friendship to Relationship

Dan and Phil first connected online in 2009 and met in person later that same year. Their chemistry quickly evolved into a significant partnership, both personally and creatively. “We fell into it hard and fast in 2009,” Dan noted in the video. The pair took substantial steps in their relationship, including moving in together in 2011 and relocating to London in 2012.

Coming Out Publicly

While they had been romantically involved for years, they opted to keep the specifics private until more recently. In June 2019, Dan publicly came out as gay in a heartfelt video, where he acknowledged his early romance with Phil but refrained from detailing their current status. Phil also came out that same month, reinforcing the support they had for one another.

Reasons for Privacy

During the video, Dan explained their hesitation to share their relationship earlier. He expressed concern that any fallout could harm their careers: “If anything happened in our private life, if we ever decided we didn’t want to speak to each other… we would destroy our own careers.” Phil echoed this sentiment, adding that their dynamic was not without its challenges.

Professional Endeavors

Even while maintaining their personal lives away from the public eye, Dan and Phil have continued to thrive professionally. After their 2018 Interactive Introverts tour, Dan published a book titled *You Will Get Through This Night* and embarked on a solo comedy tour in 2022. Meanwhile, Phil dedicated time to expanding his solo YouTube channel, AmazingPhil.

In 2024, they regrouped, launching a new joint tour titled *Terrible Influence*, which ran into early 2025. They also relaunched their gaming channel, which had been dormant since 2018. Dan revealed that it was Phil’s suggestion to revive their gaming content, making it a natural transition back into collaborative work.

What Lies Ahead

Now that their relationship is out in the open, fans are curious about potential changes in their content. Dan and Phil reassured their audience with their characteristic humor, stating they would not become “couple vloggers in bed” or overly romantic on camera. They instead announced an exciting new venture: the *Dan and Phil Podcast*. “15 years of suppressing all of these stories and opinions and they’re finally gonna come out,” Phil teased, hinting that this podcast will explore their shared journey and experiences.