Overview

• The creators disclosed the news in a 46-minute YouTube video released Oct. 13 titled "Is Phan Real? Dan and Phil Reveal the Truth."
• Howell said they "fell into it hard and fast" in 2009, describing nearly 16 years together.
• They clarified they are not married and have never formally labeled the relationship or called each other boyfriends.
• Howell said they stayed private to avoid being "put in a box" and to keep their personal lives from determining their careers.
• They told fans they will not shift to conventional couple vlogging, while both had previously come out as gay in 2019.