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In a video titled “Are Dan and Phil in a Relationship?”, Dan opened by asking that exact question, and Phil replied simply, “Yes.”

They revealed their romantic relationship began in 2009, around the same time they first started making content together.

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Because their relationship “fell into” place early, they admitted they never really used labels; they “just ended up living together.”

They have lived together (first in Manchester, then in London) and in 2021 they bought and designed a home together.

Dan came out as gay in June 2019 via a YouTube video; Phil followed with his own coming‑out announcement later that month.

They emphasized their relationship isn’t perfect: ups and downs, typical struggles, and the challenges of maintaining a long partnership.

They reassured fans they will not overhaul their content into romantic vlogs; the core of their content remains the same.

Alongside revealing their relationship, they announced plans for a Dan and Phil podcast and hinted at future joint creative projects.

Alongside revealing their relationship, they announced plans for a Dan and Phil podcast and hinted at future joint creative projects.

1. For fans who shipped “Phan” (the portmanteau of Phil + Dan), the confirmation officially makes that ship reality.