After over a decade of speculation, popular YouTubers Dan Howell and Phil Lester have finally confirmed their relationship, find out more about the nature of their relationship below as their old Valentine’s Day video goes viral
The two YouTubers recently addressed one of the internet’s longest-running rumors, sending their fans into a frenzy.
Dan Howell and Phil Lester’s Valentine’s Day video resurfaces after YouTubers confirm they are dating since 2009
🚨Dan and Phil confirm they’ve been in a relationship for almost 16 years. pic.twitter.com/UKFiTkWk75
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) October 13, 2025
The pair have been adored by millions of fans worldwide for their witty humor and undeniable chemistry and their relationship has long been shrouded in mystery and memes.
Dan and Phil confirm romantic relationship
On Monday, October 13, Dan and Phil officially confirmed their romantic relationship online with their fans. For years, fans have affectionately called the pair’s relationship ‘Phandom’ and had hoped that it was true for years. In their confirmation video, Dan asked:
“Alright, let’s get this over with. Are Dan and Phil in a relationship?”
Phil then replied simply: “Yes”, before the two then revealed that they have been together since 2009, which is the same year that they met each other in Manchester and started creating content together. Fans seemingly erupted online, calling it the “hard launch of the decade.” Dan then went on and admitted their relationship had its “ups and downs,” while Phil described it as “not perfect, but real.” Although the two have been dating since 16 years, they are yet to get married.
Dan and Phil Valentine’s Day Video
The recent confession reignited memories of their infamous Valentine’s Day video that first sparked rumors over a decade ago. The clip showed Phil expressing heartfelt words for Dan, who replied by saying he loved him too. Although the video was supposed to remain private, a YouTube glitch in 2011 made it public briefly, and fans quickly spread it online. Back then, Dan and Phil claimed that it was an April Fool’s prank, but many of their fans remained unconvinced. In their new video, Phil now explained:
“It was just a lovely Valentine’s video I made for Dan when we were young and thought we were in love after two months.”
THEY TALKED ABOUT THE VDAY VIDEO AND HEART EYES HOWELL AND PHIL WAS DAN’S FIRST BOYFRIEND AND HE WAS HIS SAFE SPACE AND AND AND pic.twitter.com/GXjZ0v84PJ
— chiara (@shearrison) October 13, 2025
Reactions from Netizens
In response to the news, one fan wrote:
“Phan confirmed and real… together for 16 years… Dan’s first and only was Phil. This is soulmatism.”
Another user said:
“I still can’t believe it—Dan and Phil actually just hard-launched on a random Monday.”
A third user stated:
“Phil is Dan’s first boyfriend, best friend, safe space, actual soulmate.”
Other users also expressed pride and emotion, stating:
“Cannot believe we got Dan and Phil confirming Phan on a random Monday in October. I could not be more proud of them.”
One X user commented:
“Dan talks about Phil’s influence so beautifully… actual tears in my eyes—life is so beautiful.”
dan and phil are officially in a relationship!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/Frqfyr82Is
— cupid (@vmpirednp) October 13, 2025
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