- Written in celebration of Dan & Phil's 2018 tour || Updated weekly (Fri) - From an outside perspective, Dan Howell lived a pretty easy life. He had no troubles, he had a seemingly secure job and had a supportive fan base. However, what people don't know, is this new Radio DJ had some big secrets that he wasn't planning to ever reveal to the public. Phil Lester was a popular TV personality. He was fun and pure, family friendly and had recently gained a TV Show offer. So when his new manager accepted a news Interview, unknowing of his hatrid for them, he didn't know that those few hours would change his life forever.