"Now, picture being a full-grown adult in the modern age, paying taxes and such, who can live in a world where YouTubers Dan Howell and Phil Lester confirm their decades-long rumored relationship after years of clickbaiting. Finally, we are free! The duo, who began their careers on YouTube in 2009 and 2006, directly address "Phan," the ship given to them by fans who wanted them to be in a relationship, in a new video, giving them what they wanted just a decade later."
"Throughout their time on YouTube, a portion of their fanbase heavily speculated that the two were secretly dating to the point of invading their privacy. "This became so big, we could not ignore it," Howell explained, with examples of "Phan proof" video compilations and comments sections being flooded. Howell basically Streisand effected the rumors even more by DMing Phan shippers to tell them to stop, only for his protest to be circulated even more, making shippers even more rabid."
Dan Howell and Phil Lester confirmed a decades-long romantic relationship, saying they fell in 2009 and remain together nearly 16 years later. The pair announced an official joint channel that will not be centered on gaming. A segment of their fanbase long shipped them as "Phan," compiling supposed proof and frequently invading their privacy. Howell attempted to curb speculation by privately messaging shippers, but that action amplified attention. Lester laid out fan conspiracy moments, including a glitched Valentine’s video and an apparent hickey. Both cited fears that publicizing the relationship would overshadow their content and harm privacy.
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