Phillip Schofield seen publicly for the first time since the death of his mother Pat as he beams while leaving dinner with a male friend

Phillip Schofield has been seen publicly for the first time since his mother’s death this week.

The former This Morning star, 62, announced the sad passing of her beloved father Pat on October 14, revealing that he “held her, loved her and held her” during his final days.

And just weeks after her death, Phillip put on a brave face as he stepped out with a friend on Thursday after enjoying dinner together in Chiswick, west London.

The presenter smiled as he chatted with his friend as he left the restaurant, and they were later seen crossing a railway bridge.

The television personality opted for a casual look for the outing, wearing a gray hoodie. Blue jeans and navy and white sneakers.

Just weeks after her death, Phillip put on a brave face as he stepped out with a friend on Thursday after enjoying dinner together in Chiswick, west London.

The former This Morning star, 62, announced the sad passing of her beloved father Pat on October 14, revealing that he “held her, loved her and held her” during his final days.

Phillip and his friend seemed deep in conversation as they crossed a pedestrian bridge before descending the stairs.