Holly Willoughby cuts a low-key figure as she picks up some essentials

Holly Willoughby cuts a low-key figure as she picks up some essentials after returning to This Morning following her summer break

She returned to morning television on Tuesday following her summer break.

And after delighting fans with her TV return, Holly Willoughby was seen picking up some essentials at her local Marks & Spencer in London on Wednesday.

The This Morning presenter, 39, cut a casual figure as she stepped out following her appearance on the ITV mainstay, wearing a khaki military style jacket.

Stepping out: Holly Willoughby was seen picking up some essentials at her local Marks & Spencer in London on Wednesday

The back of the star’s jacket featured a selection of embroidered motifs including red roses, birds and lettering that spelt out ‘true love’.

Holly styled her ensemble with a pair of form-fitting gym leggings which highlighted her toned legs, as well as a pair of tonal grey Nike trainers.

She layered her look with a simple grey jumper and carried her belongings in a chic black leather handbag.

The mother-of-three wore her signature blonde locks in a loose bouncy style, while highlighting her pretty features with soft touches of make-up.

Casual: The This Morning presenter, 39, cut a casual figure as she stepped out following her appearance on the ITV mainstay, wearing a khaki military style jacket

Casual: The This Morning presenter, 39, cut a casual figure as she stepped out following her appearance on the ITV mainstay, wearing a khaki military style jacket

Blonde beauty: Holly styled her ensemble with a pair of form-fitting gym leggings which highlighted her toned legs, as well as a pair of tonal grey Nike trainers

On the move: She layered her look with a simple grey jumper and carried her belongings in a chic black leather handbag

Blonde beauty: Holly styled her ensemble with a pair of form-fitting gym leggings which highlighted her toned legs, as well as a pair of tonal grey Nike trainers

Holly was seen entering the shop wearing a paisley print face mask, as she followed government legislation amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 

She also accessorised with a pair of classic wayfarer style Ray Ban shades.

Holly and her co-host Phillip Schofield, 58, returned to screens on September 1, taking back the reins back from Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford who stood in for them during their hiatus.

The much-loved duo enjoyed their first Covid-friendly hug using a plastic screen with in-built sleeves as they reunited for the first time. 

Safety first! Before entering the shop Holly covered her face in a pretty paisley print mask

Safety first! Before entering the shop Holly covered her face in a pretty paisley print mask

Details: She also accessorised with a pair of classic wayfarer style Ray Ban shades

Details: She also accessorised with a pair of classic wayfarer style Ray Ban shades

Details: She also accessorised with a pair of classic wayfarer style Ray Ban shades

Jazzy: The back of the star's jacket featured a selection of embroidered motifs including red roses, birds and lettering that spelt out 'true love'

Jazzy: The back of the star’s jacket featured a selection of embroidered motifs including red roses, birds and lettering that spelt out ‘true love’

Using the screen, Holly and Phil noted it had been six months since they were last able to safely embrace.

They said they are going to keep the screen for the foreseeable future so they can hug when they wish.   

Their get-together came after Holly had to cut her seven-week family holiday to Portugal short so she could quarantine to be ready to return to the show in time. 

They're back! Holly and her co-host Phillip Schofield, 58, returned to screens on September 1, taking back the reins back from Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford who stood in for them during their hiatus

They're back! Holly and her co-host Phillip Schofield, 58, returned to screens on September 1, taking back the reins back from Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford who stood in for them during their hiatus

They’re back! Holly and her co-host Phillip Schofield, 58, returned to screens on September 1, taking back the reins back from Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford who stood in for them during their hiatus

Safe: The much-loved duo enjoyed their first Covid-friendly hug using a plastic screen with in-built sleeves as they reunited for the first time

Safe: The much-loved duo enjoyed their first Covid-friendly hug using a plastic screen with in-built sleeves as they reunited for the first time

Talking about her sunshine break, Holly said: ‘I’ve just got out of quarantine so I feel a bit like “wow there’s people around!”  

While chatting about his own summer break, Phil said: ‘I did the cube for the first time in six years which was amazing, the best series we ever made.

‘We played it with two people so some people were in their own bubble. I think its out in October. I’m probably not supposed to have said that but I have.’

Taking no chances: Using the screen, Holly and Phil noted it had been six months since they were last able to safely embrace

Taking no chances: Using the screen, Holly and Phil noted it had been six months since they were last able to safely embrace