British YouTube stars Dan Howell and Phil Lester finally confirmed that they’ve been dating for about 16 years. Fans of their “Dan and Phil” channel had long speculated about the nature of their relationship, and now the pair have verified the rumors themselves.
“We fell hard and fast in 2009, and here we are, almost 16 years later,” Dan said in an October 2025 YouTube video titled, “Are Dan and Phil in a Relationship?” Phil went on to add, “We’re partners in everything.”
For those unfamiliar with the internet duo, News47.us has compiled everything you need to know about Dan and Phil here!
Dan is a YouTuber, comedian, author and presenter from Wokingham, Berkshire, England. Apart from his success through the “Dan and Phil” YouTube account, he is also known for his own channel.
Phil, for his part, is a YouTuber and radio host from Rawtenstall, Lancashire, England. He is also known for his channel “AmazingPhil.”
The dynamic duo’s YouTube collaboration went on hiatus from 2018 to 2023.
The fellow internet personalities have a four-year age gap. Dan is 34, and Phil is 38 as of October 2025.
