YouTubers Break Silence on Longtime Romance
Popular YouTubers Dan and Phil have officially revealed they are in a romantic relationship, ending years of speculation from fans around the world. In a video posted on October 13, titled “Is Phan Real? Dan and Phil Reveal the Truth”, the duo shared the long-awaited news with their 2.9 million subscribers.
Dan, 34, and Phil, 38, are best known for their funny, creative, and often quirky videos that began in 2009. Since then, they have built a loyal fan base who have followed their journey for over 15 years. The friendship between the two had always seemed special, and fans had long questioned if there was something more going on behind the scenes.
In the new video, Dan kicks off the conversation by saying, “Alright, let’s get this over with. Are Dan and Phil in a relationship?” Without hesitation, Phil answers with a simple “Yes.” The moment is short but powerful, confirming what many viewers had suspected for years.
Together Since the Beginning
Dan and Phil’s journey began in 2009 when they started making videos together. They met for the first time and started recording content that very same day. Phil laughed in the video, saying, “I would not recommend that,” hinting at how quickly their personal and professional lives became connected.
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Dan added, “We fell hard and fast. And here we are, almost 16 years later.” Even though they never officially put a label on their relationship, they have lived together and worked together every day since then.
Phil jokingly said they’re not “technically” a couple because they never said the exact words. Still, he made it clear that they are “partners in everything.” He also shared that their life together is “the most fun we’ve ever had.”
The pair admitted that keeping their relationship private was a choice they made to protect themselves and their careers. Dan explained, “We signed up to be professional entertainers to create content for you to enjoy. Not to be seen as a couple or a brand.”Fox warns
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They also opened up about their concerns around sharing personal information. Dan said, “A big thing with sharing the details of your personal life is how it affects what you do. Because Dan and Phil, the comedy duo, and Dan and Phil, the gay boyfriends—it hits different.”
Honest, Open, and Still Just Themselves
The YouTubers shared that their journey hasn’t always been smooth. “It’s not always perfect,” Phil admitted. “Don’t get into your head that we are the ideal of human partnerships.” Dan added, “We’ve had ups and downs. Like anybody, if you’re a mess, we are a mess.”
They described their relationship as “weird” and “bizarre,” but also real. Dan laughed and said, “We’ve been attached at the hip 24/7 for 15 years.” That level of closeness might not work for everyone, but for them, it’s simply how things are.
Dan and Phil also talked about why they waited so long to go public. “We have been held back from doing this for so many years,” Dan said, referring to past fears and worries about what might happen if they shared their truth.
Phil added, “Is this something that our audience has the right to know?” This question stayed with them for a long time. But now, they finally felt ready to be open.
Even though they have now confirmed their relationship, they made it clear that they don’t plan to change the kind of content they create. “We’re not going to become couple vloggers in bed,” Dan joked. Instead, their focus remains on making their audience laugh and creating content that brings joy.
Phil ended with a message to their audience: “If you’ll have us, we’d love to just finally be ourselves and do what we love.” Dan agreed, saying he hopes people will “meet us with the same energy.”
The news comes as a joyful and heartfelt moment for fans who have supported Dan and Phil for over a decade. After years of questions and rumors, the answer is finally clear—and it came directly from them.
