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Verity Sulway

Brave Phillip Schofield back to business as usual on This Morning as Holly celebrates birthday

Phillip Schofield returned to This Morning after coming out as gay last Friday - and it was business as usual for him and co host Holly Willoughby .

It was Holly's 39th birthday, so the start of the show was dedicated to her, with a cake and candles brought out for her.

Holly made a wish and blew out her candles as her co host Phil wished her happy birthday.

The two hosts appeared on the show last week as Phillip made his special announcement, that he is gay.

Holly was given a birthday cake and candles as she turned 39 (ITV)

He spoke to his good friend Holly, who he called "the sister he never had", in an in-depth interview where he discussed his marriage to his wife of 27 years.

But there was no reference to the emotional interview in today's show as the hosts embarked on a normal show, beginning by chatting about the Oscars best-dressed list.

Phillip sarcastically joked that he had been "pouring over" the dresses, before stating that his favourite dress of the glitzy night was Renee Zellwegger's.

Holly Willoughby is celebrating her 39th birthday (Instagram)
Fearne Cotton posted a selfie with her friend (Instagram)

The official account for This Morning penned a sweet message to Holly on her special day, which said: 'Everybody in the #ThisMorning team would like to wish you a very happy birthday @hollywills !'

Holly's best friend and former fellow Celebrity Juice team captain Fearne also wished her happy birthday alongside a selfie together.

And her niece and nephew also read out an adorable message wishing her happy birthday, with her sister-in-law Francesca Baldwin calling her "the best auntie in the world".

Holly's niece and nephew had a special birthday message for her (Instagram)
Phillip Schofield spoke to Holly Willoughby during an emotional interview last week (S Meddle/ITV/REX)

Meanwhile Phillip is still hitting headlines for coming out as gay after it was revealed he is still living with his wife Steph Lowe.

It's reported he spent the weekend having heart-to-hearts with his wife, with the pair continuing to live together, in Henley, Oxon.

A source said: “It’s somewhat unconventional but they are still living together and very much a united front. Of course it’s been terribly hard but they are trying to work through their problems together.

"You can’t just erase 27 years of marriage.”

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