Phillip Schofield breaks cover for the first time in a month

Phillip Schofield has broken cover for the first time in a month since his devastating This Morning scandal - as Dermot O'Leary replaced him on the TV show sofa. Phillip Schofield has broken cover for the first time in a month since his devastating This Morning scandal – looking healthier as he celebrated his beloved mother's birthday The fallen star, 61, still appeared forlorn but seemed to have had a slight tan and haircut as he was seen in Cornwall where supportive parent Pat lives Holly Willoughby was joined by Dermot O' Leary as co-host of the This Morning show today But in recent days famous names including Sir Elton John have questioned if some of the furore around the secret affair that destroyed the presenter's career had been homophobic. Dermot O'Leary and Holly Willoughby interview James Argent on the This Morning sofa today The popular Spin to Win segment of the show, which was usually presented by Phil and Holly Phillip – who has said his daughters had saved his life – told last month how he had been too afraid to leave his home in case the public spat on him Phillip is understood to have been in Cornwall to celebrate his mother Pat's 87th birthday. Awkward: The duo were visibly uncomfortable as chef Gino D'Acampo asked if there was 'any news' he should know of, during his return to the show, following a month-long Italy trip Phillip pictured with former co-host Holly Willoughby on This Morning on May 16 before his sudden resignation The duo were visibly uncomfortable as chef Gino D'Acampo asked if there was 'any news' he should know of, during his return to the daytime show on Tuesday, following his month-long trip to Italy.