British YouTubers Dan Howell and Phil Lester have confirmed their romantic relationship after 16 years of speculation. They revealed in a video released on Monday that they "fell into it hard and fast in 2009" and have been living together since, describing themselves as "partners in everything." Howell explained that he felt the need to hide their relationship because he was still hiding his own identity from friends, family, and himself, and was fearful of people's reactions. Lester supported Howell's need for time to process and come to terms with their relationship.
The decision to keep their relationship private was also influenced by their professional preference to be known as a comedy duo rather than a gay couple. They aimed to keep the focus on their content and avoid potential homophobia from a portion of their audience. Howell noted that many straight male viewers might have been uncomfortable watching them if their relationship was public. Lester also wanted to avoid the pressures of "couple vlogging" and the potential downsides of publicly documenting a relationship, particularly if it were to end.
Both YouTubers had previously come out as gay and queer, res... download the app to read more
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