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 his beloved parent Pat on October 14, revealing that he 'held her, loved her, and hugged her' during her final days.

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

The presenter beamed as he chatted with his pal while leaving the eatery, with the two then seen making their way over a railway bridge.