YouTube stars Dan Howell and Phil Lester, who make up the popular social media duo Dan and Phil, have confirmed that they are in a relationship.

The pair confirmed their romantic connection, which has spanned 15 years, in a video posted to YouTube on Monday.

“Are Dan and Phil in a relationship?” Howell asks in the video, before Lester responds, “Yes.”

“One of the biggest conspiracies in the history of the internet: Is ‘Phan’ real?” Lester continues, referencing the pair’s portmanteau.

“We’re gonna talk about it,” Howell adds.

The pair then explain the backstory and rumors surrounding their suspected romantic relationship, with Howell stating that speculation around them became overwhelming.

“This became so big, we could not ignore it,” Howell says.

“It was kind of disheartening when

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