Image Credit: WireImage 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.