Dan Howell's BBC Interview (Full Thing)

For people who didn't see this, it was posted to Insta recently!
All credit goes to Ben Hunte, BBC's LGBT+ journalist. He's really an amazing guy promoting good in the world go follow his socials
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Thanks for bringing us this wonderful interview Ben! Amazing conversation glad we got to see the complete version :)

[@microsofterror880]

"i actually hate rainbows" we GET IT dan you're EMO

[@josie6361]

Ikr lol

[@JustaPhan]

much depress, very edge

[@vulc1]

It's like... man, take a look at my monochromatic stripes!

[@lucy-mayb222]

seeing him finally be able to speak so openly about all of these issues and speak on behalf of our community now makes me so, so happy i absolutely adore you dan

[@ronswanson3536]

No one can speak on behalf of an entire community this big. He can give his opinion tho.

[@eliiiza6761]

I honestly expected this to be longer after hearing that Dan TALKED I guess I secretly wanted another 45 mins of just Dan talking about himself

[@lorbaborb]

hm maybe I'll tell my parents in like the next five years

[@kipperedbipbop]

How’s that going for you so far?

[@lorbaborb]

my dad's cool with it and my mum pretends it's not a thing and never talks about it

[@rocksteacats]

@@lorbaborb hope things get better for you

[@chichi5464]

Next 11 years for me

[@Sentientmatter8]

@@lorbaborb give her time. It's difficult to ignore a major aspect of your child's life indefinitely. She'll tire. XD

[@anonymousnug_]

I could tell Dan was trying to stay on topic, and kind of limiting how much he sarcastically joked because he didnt want to ruin the interview. Because Thats. Our. Dan. (I typoed and it said Dad. Thank god i caught it.)

[@laurajanesalamon74]

MaKayla Custer Dan is everyone’s gay dad

[@noneri]

no no you were right the first time, he's our dad.

[@OoberyBlueberry]

Is there really any difference?

[@od3910]

@@noneri yes!

[@noneri]

@@od3910 and he is indeed a great dad

[@lounochi]

The way Dan commented on the whole lgbt-in-schools topic was simply brilliant. Amidst all of the self-deprecating jokes and silly memes people tend to forget that this boi is actually quite smart.

[@rickmanalwayss]

I think people forget he was literally on the path to *law school.* Dan is extremely intelligent and introspective, and I’m so happy to see him have grown this much.

[@arelidelgado]

Have I watched this already? Yes. Am I gonna watch it again? Heck yeah I am.

[@diamondust2054]

the only thing i don't like about this video is how the background is black so i can see my face reflecting on the screen. other than that, perfect

[@harry816potter]

I didn't even notice it until I read this comment and now that's all I can see

[@buggalo]

solution: watch it in the dark

[@barbara8497]

i was just reading the comments to distract myself from my face

[@miacstudy]

dan: mentions trans kids me: close to tears for no apparent reason,

[@_picturesque6087]

me too i love him so much 🥺💕

[@samd77666]

The fact that Dan keeps making Ben laugh makes my heart happy 🥰

[@red_5876]

A week before Dan posted his coming out video, one of my best friends got pulled out of her last year of school because her parents found out she was gay. I've only seen her once since then and it hurts. I was feeling really really down about everything, but Dan's video helped so much. Also, I really relate to the feeling like there's so much of you that people don't know. I'm trans, but there's literally two or three people irl that know that. It's weird. Lmao sorry for this random rant. Keep up the awesome dnp content, we love u

[@torintims7708]

I hope you got to see your friend agian.

[@noneri]

i hope you and your friend are both doing well. if you haven't heard from them, i can't assure you they're doing well but i can tell you to have hope. hope is so important at a time like this.

[@red_5876]

@@noneri she's back in the city i live in, has cut off ties with her parents, is working as a bartender and has her own apartment. she's doing fantastic, and i'm so damn glad about it i think both of us are doing better in many ways than when i wrote this comment thank you

[@kristadunkers2294]

@@red_5876 i'm so glad things have gotten better for the both of you... makes me a happy gay ehehe

[@noneri]

@@red_5876 that's awesome!! i'm glad you're both in a better place

[@localcrypt]

I've watched this a couple of times and every time, hearing Dan casually talk about being gay will always be so therapeutic. It just feels so nice to hear.

[@RapidObsessor]

it's really comforting that dan knows that the email maybe wasn't the best way to do it, but he knows that it's what he could do at that moment. My mom's asked me overtly multiple times and i literally just can't get the words out and I have this voice in my head saying it's because I'm immature and inconsiderate. dan made me feel better about that.

[@el0u1s3]

i came out to my family by sending a tiktok to my family gc whilst my parents were away ;-;

[@mars30]

I came put with a meme. Major oops moment

[@fjakjcwjcjjwjcch]

Yeah, I came out by sending a google doc to the group chat explaining my gender and sexuality while at a friend's house, as my dad was on vacation. I can't articulate my thoughts orally to save my life, and reading off a script would feel really impersonal and shitty. I then proceeded to accidentally leave them on read and forget about their replies. Not my proudest moment But they were chill, so that was good

[@ellarosecampbell5622]

Yeah doing it in your own way, and on your own terms is really important. Gotta be kind to yourself ❤️ I came out a while ago.. around 2013, and I was super nervous. Luckily there are so many coming out videos online that make you feel like your not the only one, Dan's as well, and just a lot more info on it now. Luckily my parents are totally cool with it, tho my mum is like "who knows maybe you'll marry a guy." which creates doubt but they're generally accepting. I like the idea of being somewhere else, in a safe environment, and just texting it to someone or in a Google doc! Just get it out there, but still know you're being supported by friends or whomever 👍

[@Unknowndino03]

Telling my extremely conservative parents that I'm bi is an actual NIGHTMARE of mine, but maybe, one day, I'll say "Screw it", and tell them.

[@tobiokagayama2522]

Derpy dorky dinosaurs studio good luck on that 😉

[@Unknowndino03]

@@tobiokagayama2522 I actually came out to them in November, and it went better than I thought it would. Their reaction was more or less how I imagined it, though.

[@tobiokagayama2522]

Derpy dorky dinosaurs studio oh no! As long as they accept you, it’s good!

[@lazerscream]

i really hope things are better now !!

[@Unknowndino03]

@@lazerscream things are a bit better now. Also, guess who recently figured out that they're nonbinary? 😉

[@user-sg3im7rt2j]

When Dan isn’t joking about stuff (which is always funny and brings a smile to my face so it isn’t bad in certain situations of course) you can actually see how smart he is. He just has all the right words to say. He really inspires me and his words have often a strong impact on me. He’s like a real life hero for me.

[@atinyofficial]

“-which is I told them by email” “what” HDJJWJXJWJJJHS

[@nicoisadinosaur8996]

DANIEL SAID GAY RIGHTS ❤️🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤💕💞💓💗💖💘 YAAAAASSSSSSSS

[@lindsay4254]

Correction: Dan said gay rights 🖤🤍

[@nicoisadinosaur8996]

Lindsay I mean-

[@GeniTLK]

@@lindsay4254 LMAOOOOO

[@CJmummy]

HE IS THE GAY RIGHTS 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

[@cryingbutinacoolway]

I dont't say it enough: I love and respect this man

[@frog9038]

The little clap at the end gives me life

[@leabeh4102]

How Dans voice cracks at 8:39 really breaks my heart he really is vulnerable about that topic 😔 But we stan a vulnerable Dan❣

[@elanorallmann]

I DIDN'T KNOW THAT INTERVIEW EXISTED! I have been wondering where he is, what he does, we get occasional glimpses of him in Phil's videos, but only voice really, so that is reassuring and i don't use twitter or instagram or facebook so... I have them I just don't use them. It is just so good to see him do something after his video so... yepee!

[@massiekurpc]

Ben Hunte's reactions are 10/10 hahaha Really nice to see Dan be candid

[@frankiebuckley6178]

I love how he is so serious and then he just is sarcastic to lighten it up

[@leilanyx]

coming out to your family as a person with social anxiety seems such a daunting task, even when i know that they would be supportive. it's not even me saying that i'm gay - i'm bi, so it should theoretically be easy, but it's finding the right time and having to come out to my family on separate occasions bc i don't see my dad (especially my dad bc he travels a lot and currently lives in edinburgh) or my grandparents everyday, so i'm probably going to either pull a dan, or come out if i ever get a girlfriend and have to introduce her to them sksk.

[@Elena-ty5xg]

Is it possible to do it on a phone call? Idk if it would be better than just pull a dan (although I mean you do you, just like he did :D) Yeah I can imagine that being hard when you want to do it once and tell everyone but everyone isn't there :/

[@sniffles3585]

You know when someone realises that your gay and they have that shocked look on their face for like a second

[@elanorallmann]

Yesh... that look. I am straight and I am a big supporter of gay couples. No awkwardess either, unless they try and hit on me, then I would be flattered but like, sorry, no. Anyway. I am a supporter I find gay couples cute even, but when a person once told me that he thinks he is bi, it is so hard to stay neutral looking. I mean it comes as a surprise and I don't mean in a bad way, but when you show surprise then of course the person who told you that will be like "oh no, she doesn't like it, what if she doesn't accept me. Now she hates me!". I mean... I just hate the fact that people being gay is such a big deal that people actually feel afraid and feel the need to come out at some point, and that the people who are straight, first reaction is surprised. People are who they are and like Dan said, their sexuality is something they can't change and they shouldn't change it or try to do it. I just wish that it could be a completely normal thing in everyones eyes! There has to be a lot of gay people out there! Not all of them are "out", no one has counted them, which again would be stupid. They are not animals. Maybe gay is actually more normal. Maybe straight people are actually a smaller population, in that case gay would absolutely be normal. Well... in my case the person who told me that he thinks he is bi, I had just met him on that day, we had maybe talked for an hour, and sexuality is made such a big deal that I am so glad he doesn't seem to think it one. I am glad. He must have thought that I am a good person and in that case whoop! Or maybe even he doesn't think anything of it and that's why he so freely could talk to a stranger. Maybe I leave a good impression, that I would not think badly of them just because of their sexuality. Same with different skin tones. I don't care, what colour you are! Why is it such a big deal people!? We are all human, no matter the colour, sexuality, race...

[@totallynotobsessed]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS 🖤💜

[@georgefreeman8051]

Dan: ‘’Some people are going to grow up and question their gender identity’’ Enby me: I -

[@yay-depression]

lmao riGHT like oops *enby panic*

[@exploderightnow]

B

[@frostrose8550]

*genderfluid cackling*

[@diamondust2054]

i feel like this isn't everything? like when ben asked if there was hate on dan's video. also you can tell by the jumpcuts. thank you for uploading it anyways i'd just like to see everything :(

[@anonymousnug_]

A lot of the times in interviews, they will ask a couple other questions just in case they lose footage, inappropriate answers, etc. Also, with Dan, he tends to take a sec to think of a thoughtful answer so they probably just cut those bits out.

[@rainbowclaws9414]

Emailing your family is the best way to do it for socially anxious people like us thank you for the tips good sir

[@rivkavermeij]

A friend of mine wrote me a letter in which they came out to me once, so the coming out in an email thing is totally legit too.

[@jamietallstone2646]

I literally just want to give him a hug can I hug him PLEASE 🥺 I wish I could say thank you

[@JamaicanRain]

2020: Imma interrupt you real quick on that.

[@jamietallstone2646]

JamaicanRain omg aint that the truth

[@deovolente5867]

What I disagree with Dan about is the necessity of coming out. You don't owe your life to anyone. And if you feel like it's unsefe for you to come out and feel the need to pretend to be someone else, do that. You're not bad representation of lgbt nor you're a bad person. It's better if you lie and be alive/not hurt, than come out and fear for your well being. If you need any support there are plenty of resources online and people to come out to. It doesn't matter what stage of your lgbt journey you're on, I support you.

[@ellaelliott4415]

YES. He’s been quite fortunate actually, but for some people…it could get them hurt or killed. Some people lose their jobs. It’s not always safe and that needs to be accepted too. You don’t do anything wrong if you don’t come out but some people make it feel like you are

[@sonmihae-joo6286]

Amazing interview, thank you very much for posting it here !! :D

[@perfectlysedateendscreendance]

crying so much *crafting

[@ruthannett]

Kaylani Corneau look up Dan and Phil crafts

[@ellw7830]

Thank u for reuploading u are a LIFESAVER

[@serenad0ll74]

The way I watched this and cried because I miss him so much 🥺

[@user-pe8uk4mi8y]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU AH

[@jaylubke5376]

i love how hes so serious in interviews (whole still being funny) but to us hes just like 'sup bitches, your favorite emo is back, lets be depressed together, ill talk you through it'

[@auntchilada8635]

Yes thank you for this 🙏

[@pot-ay-topot-ah-to4325]

**hugs dan really tight**

[@beetlejuicex3334]

he’s good with interviews, unlike other youtubers

[@josie6361]

HELLO YES THANK YOU ❤

[@jennal166]

THANKKK YOUUUUU ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@TheFarmat64]

I hope Dan returns to KZbin soon. He speaks so well on some really important topics. His voice is needed.

[@nesslam4832]

damn I used to be in the phandom and seeing this video is like getting a nice warm hug from Dan :') legit I used to write anime crossover fanfictions of you I don't even know who I was back then but this video really brings me back ,, glad to see how much ive grown along with him in figuring out myself too

[@nesslam4832]

ok rereading my comment gave me a stroke sorry

[@luckycharm3303]

I will have a sulk if dan doesn’t come back

[@andreatacsum4008]

Guess what?😂🥳

[@serenleslie257]

Andrea Tacsum what he came back???!!!

[@greenslilgarden]

@@serenleslie257 he wrote a book! go check his instagram

[@serenleslie257]

Havent you people ever heard of closing a ladydoor OMG!!!

[@andreatacsum4008]

@@serenleslie257 Yesss and I bet he'll make a promo vid on his channel soon for it and then he might say if he's coming back or not

[@stagefish41]

I miss dan...

[@ohyikes7104]

both dan and the interviewer are pretty damn good-looking 👀

[@tessabio679]

I love watching this interview over and over again, proud of Dan, and thanks him for making me brave

[@marigold.2824]

To be honest, I think he made a really good choice waiting this long, except for the part that he couldn't confront it in public, but at least parents can't say, "oh this is just a phase" when you're 30 lol

[@nick08841]

not me watching this in 2020 crying because I cant ever tell my family Edit: I actually came out as trans to my whole family, and everyone was accepting 😭 (except one uncle but fuck him) I'm so happy I never thought I would be accepted

[@peeepooopeepoo]

I love this. This is absolutely incredible.

[@samanthae.1002]

*dan refereencing marothons ayyyeeee*

[@florencep.3936]

Even if dan is old i hope he will still be a content creator , i love how he speaks and he'd make a good dapper, ex-emo (or no ex- just still emo lmao lets be honest) and frankly wise in his own ways charming middle aged person .

[@lenaemfs5347]

Thank you thank you!

[@Its_e_my_dudes]

We are so lucky to have Dan:,]]]

[@syesmyc]

wait is dan a leftist? pog

[@fairlylocalnerd3723]

well he has made jokes on twitter about not liking boris johnson on twitter before :) (idk where you’re from but boris is kinda like the uk version of trump)

[@Sentientmatter8]

The social justice fury in Dan's voice makes me excited to see what he's going to address with his newly open platform.

[@sophie...........]

LMAO THE LITTLE "what ?" WHEN DAN TOLD HIM HE CAME OUT IN AN EMAIL SEEMED SO DISAPONTIED SHSJSJJDNDID

[@MaggieMayhem999]

Love you Dan!💜💜💜💜

[@mtteo99]

I don't get it, he didn't come out even to his parents? Like did they think he was just randomly living with a guy for a decade and both never had girlfriends? I'm confused,,, my parents understood this "random friend" of mine was in fact not just a friend in 2 months of relationship how, HOW

[@JamaicanRain]

I mean, it is possible to live with someone for many years, both straight, and never have significant others. At least it is in America; I am guessing the same in the U.K.. Or he could have actually lied and said he had a girl he was seeing and then "have it break off" after like a month or 2 or told lies about Phil's personal life or said he "couldn't trust anyone because he's a famous KZbinr". Maybe Dan's parents convinced Dan they didn't know. And so many other scenarios. Who knows about the real BTS.

[@mtteo99]

@@JamaicanRain right! I totally forgot that outside my country it's normal to live with someone you're not in a relationship with even if you're not in uni oops

[@Vanda-il9ul]

Family respected his privacy and his time. I do not believe "my family knew nothing". They just didn't comment. It is nowhere possible that 2 people live, work, spend whole time together, never have girlfriends/affairs are in their 20s and they are not a couple. Sorry, nature is nature. And not mentioning their videos available publicly to everybody.

[@claireabel7994]

He emailed them 😂

[@Conasaurus_Rex]

Its the fact that its YEAR'S later and its still all issues thats still happening. If anything its gotten worse for LGBTQ+ everywhere. Im in the UK so i know more about stuff here but its awful now. Its still being debated should it be taught in schools, and people are being murdered for being trans or gay and its awful

[@faith3851]

I respect you ether way ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💗 oh wait emo timeeeeee! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 (your the best :D )

[@hvasomhelst]

I think I shouldn't do that Dan, I feel like people can murder me for being who I am included my family so... Imma give up on being authentic

[@faith3851]

Don't cry be gay :) in reference in Don't cry craft only true people will understand

[@a-stark3]

He is so fucking smart oh my god

[@lilactheruevet2424]

this dudes collabed with 2 of my faves AA (the other person reminds me of Dan too :,)

[@gabrielangela5553]

I am crying ?????

[@justanotheridiot6188]

0:27- I mean, you haven’t made a gloomy coloured video in a while

[@lori399]

i love him

[@rowanrobinking6344]

I Love him so much! 💜💜💜💜

[@flannels9631]

was thus filmed in June?

[@sondpnichqfvd]

this homophobic lighting....

[@kstogden5248]

But if dan is leaving his KZbin channel why would he not make a goodbye video and if he is going to post on hos Channel again in the future he should reassure us. Either way he should give us some explanation and or closure because I’m freaking out .

[@Idekjustwhatever]

I think he just wants to keep his options open. I don't know if he is planning on uploading any time soon but even if not he might still want to have the option to come back to his channel in the future. If he had a definite answer at this point I'm sure he would tell us

[@lowkeyasella]

He doesn't have to give us a reason. We've seen in Phil's latest video that he seems quite happy. I'd rather he not give us an explanation and not come back ever and be happy, then for him to upload and be unhappy.

[@fjakjcwjcjjwjcch]

He doesn't have to give a reason if he doesn't want to, but I'm pretty sure he mentioned he's working on a YT project on the stereo with Phil. And honestly m'dude deserves some time off. I miss him, but he doesn't owe us anything

[@marigold.2824]

I'm just thinking of how embarrassing or awkward it was to leave the studio after talking for so long, I don't know, probably just my personal fear.

[@nandinighosh7338]

I’m so proud of Dan for coming out but can i just say when he said that him being gay was hidden from the phandom i literally wheezed... OK DAN WE TOTALLY DIDN’T REALISE AT ALLLLL *quick act surprised*

[@sophie...........]

Lmao yeah he wasn't doing a great job of being secretive

[@millie.louise5485]

ily

[@jozsazoe1335]

Ayo😳

[@neonice]

Everyone is talking about how hard coming out is and then there's me who obviously hinted to my parents multiple times that I'm not straight but they still act like I am. Like lool am I a joke to youuu?

[@justme4023]

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

[@claireabel7994]

He emailed them 😂

[@kindapoetic]

literally- and it was before Dan came out which is why it's crazy - I came out to my parents with an email too😂🙈