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Lily Waddell

Holly Willoughby returns to social scene after emotional week with Phillip Schofield

Holly Willoughby has returned to the social scene after an emotional week with Phillip Schofield.

The This Morning presenter has been a shoulder for her co-star to lean on when he come out as gay last week after nearly 27 of marriage to wife Stephanie.

Having been a close friend to Phil over the years following their nights out and holidays, it's no wonder the announcement has had an impact on the blonde bombshell.

Holly, 39, got tearful when he confided in her on This Morning for his first interview following the news and reportedly later when he halted Dancing On Ice rehearsals to give an emotional speech.

On her return to the party scene, the Dancing On Ice host looked amazing in her striking black and pink gown with a dramatic trail.

Holly Willoughby returns to social scene after emotional week with Phillip Schofield (Instagram)

Her slender waist was highlighted by the dress having two block colours which met at the waistline.

Holly posted the glamorous snap with 6.3million fans on Instagram.

She wrote in the caption: "Off to a wonderful night celebrating all the wonderful work the @princestrust has done and continues to do...

Having been a close friend to Phil over the years following their nights out and holidays, it's no wonder the announcement has had an impact on the blonde bombshell (ITV)

"Championing young people, investing in futures... Always so proud to be a patron... Dress by @alexperryofficial jewellery by @williamandson bag by @wilburandgussie #theprincestrust."

It was claimed Phil had confided in Holly ahead of his announcement and in turn she had offered support to his wife of 27 years.

"Holly loves his wife Steph and knows the two of them had been having some really difficult conversations. She was there for them both during this time and would, of course, never betray their confidence," a source told The Mirror.

Phillip and Steph have been married for almost 27 years (Getty Images)

"This is very much Phil's story, but it's been a big weight on Holly's shoulders, too. But she is delighted it's finally out in the open.

Steph broke her silence to confirm she would stand by her husband's side amid the star coming out about his sexuality.

The television presenter's wife said she would always love her husband.

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