Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes seen together in public for the first time since affair was exposed

It’s the look that says it all.

Seen together for the first time since they were taken off the air, these exclusive pictures obtained by DailyMail.com show T.J Holmes and Amy Robach wrapped up and loved up on a cold Manhattan day.

And while their careers may hang in the balance, today they seemed determined to keep up appearances. 

Not giving an inch to detractors, they showed no signs of taking their foot off the gas when it comes to the affair that has thrown them into a maelstrom of scandal and uncertainty.

Earlier, the pair appeared somber as they left Holmes’s apartment in the Financial District and headed to The Capital Grille just a couple of blocks away.

The giddiness of their earlier liaisons, whether flirting in midtown bars or holding hands in the back of taxis, was lacking as they walked side-by-side but not touching.

But it was a different story as they emerged from the restaurant smiling and tucked into each other. 

Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes were seen stepping out together again in New York on Thursday for the first time since they were suspended from GMA3 over their secret affair

The two lovers went for lunch in Manhattan's Financial District before heading back to Holmes's apartment nearby, walking arm-in-arm, unfazed by the prospect of being seen

The two lovers went for lunch in Manhattan’s Financial District before heading back to Holmes’s apartment nearby, walking arm-in-arm, unfazed by the prospect of being seen 

Perhaps buoyed by their wine and conversation, the couple giggled and joked with each other as they strolled back towards Holmes's apartment building

Perhaps buoyed by their wine and conversation, the couple giggled and joked with each other as they strolled back towards Holmes’s apartment building 

After more than two weeks of not being seen together, the co-anchors emerged today and showed the world they just can't keep away from each other

After more than two weeks of not being seen together, the co-anchors emerged today and showed the world they just can’t keep away from each other

Sources had told DailyMail.com that it was doubtful that Holmes, 45, and Robach, 49, would risk being seen together while the internal review into their conduct is pending.

There were no PDAs as they sat next to each other at the restaurant’s counter today. They exchanged glances and confidences but there were no PDAs as they dined.

Robach had arrived at Holmes’s apartment around noon, entering through the back door in an apparent attempt to keep below the radar. 

But any thought of being low key was discarded when they emerged through the front door moments later and walked the short distance to the restaurant.

Robach ordered a salad and glass of white wine while Holmes tucked into a steak – the turmoil of the past few days seeming to have done nothing to diminish his appetite.

They ate and chatted quietly and closely apparently unconcerned at who might see them now that their secret is out.

Amy and T.J. grabbed lunch at The Capital Grille, where they did not seem too concerned about being spotted as they opted to sit at the restaurant bar among other diners

Amy and T.J. grabbed lunch at The Capital Grille, where they did not seem too concerned about being spotted as they opted to sit at the restaurant bar among other diners 

Amy, who looked casual in a hoodie, enjoyed a salad with a glass of white wine, while T.J., who matched his girlfriend's look, tucked into a steak

Amy, who looked casual in a hoodie, enjoyed a salad with a glass of white wine, while T.J., who matched his girlfriend’s look, tucked into a steak 

There were no PDAs as they sat sitting side by side at the counter, where they exchanged glances and confidences but not touches

There were no PDAs as they sat sitting side by side at the counter, where they exchanged glances and confidences but not touches

While they did not appear as giddy and flirtatious with each other as they did during their earlier liaisons, the ousted lovers did seem comfortable in each other's company amid all the turmoil

While they did not appear as giddy and flirtatious with each other as they did during their earlier liaisons, the ousted lovers did seem comfortable in each other’s company amid all the turmoil 

After lunch, Amy was seen slipping out of the restaurant as T.J. followed her lead, before making their way towards his apartment

Amy and T.J.

After lunch, Amy was seen slipping out of the restaurant as T.J. followed her lead, before making their way towards his apartment

At one point, T.J. appeared to have a quick glance over his shoulder as they exited the restaurant

At one point, T.J. appeared to have a quick glance over his shoulder as they exited the restaurant

The couple continued their stroll home, walking beside each other arm-in-arm, at times appearing pensive and somber

The couple continued their stroll home, walking beside each other arm-in-arm, at times appearing pensive and somber

They returned to T.J. apartment building, where Amy was seen arriving alone earlier today just before noon

They returned to T.J. apartment building, where Amy was seen arriving alone earlier today just before noon 

Earlier, Robach had spent some time at her old West Village apartment, once shared with estranged husband Andrew Shue, 55, and recently sold. 

Accompanied by one of her daughters, she removed some belongings before the two parted ways, and she headed on separately to meet Holmes.

After lunch, perhaps buoyed by their wine and conversation, the couple strolled back towards Holmes’s apartment. 

They walked arm in arm, through the rain, perhaps aware now of the looks that they were drawing from passers by, as they they gave every appearance of having eyes only for each other.

Up until now, Robach and Holmes had only been seen out in public separately since they were suspended from GMA3 a week after their affair was exposed. 

Sources told DailyMail.com that while the two have accepted the fate of their marriages, they don’t want to ‘jeopardize their futures with the network any more than they already have.’ 

Earlier the pair appeared somber as they left Holmes's apartment in and headed to the Capital Grille just a couple of blocks away

Earlier the pair appeared somber as they left Holmes’s apartment in and headed to the Capital Grille just a couple of blocks away

The giddiness of their earlier liaisons, whether flirting in midtown bars or holding hands in the back of taxis, was lacking as they walked side by side but not touching

The giddiness of their earlier liaisons, whether flirting in midtown bars or holding hands in the back of taxis, was lacking as they walked side by side but not touching

Prior to Thursday's lunch date, Amy and T.J. had not been seen together in public since they were suspended from GMA3 on December 5

Prior to Thursday’s lunch date, Amy and T.J. had not been seen together in public since they were suspended from GMA3 on December 5

But even though their careers may hang in the balance, today they seemed determined to keep up appearances

But even though their careers may hang in the balance, today they seemed determined to keep up appearances

At first the couple seemed determined to brazen it out – with Holmes sparking disbelief when he appeared alongside Robach and made light of the scandal after their relationship became public.

Then, speaking at the end of that first week he joked that it had been ‘a great week’ and that he wished it would ‘just keep going.’ 

Their next move was to claim that they were, ‘openly dating’ and speak about, ‘growing their relationship.’

And the truth is that when Holmes was first approached for comment by DailyMail.com, his knee-jerk reaction was a career saving attempt to ‘adamantly deny’ the relationship existed at all.

ABC News President Kim Godwin started this week by issuing a memo to all staff in an apparent attempt to tamp down office speculation and gossip over what she referred to euphemistically as the ‘on-going matter involving GMA 3 anchors T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach.’

She wrote: ‘I understand that the continuing coverage can be distracting from the incredibly important work our team does here at ABC News.’

She informed staff, ‘Amy and T.J. will remain off-air pending the completion of an internal review, and there will be a rotation of anchors at GMA3 for the time being.’

And while Godwin seems at pains to project an image of ‘business as usual,’ insiders say that Holmes and Robach are both keenly invested in salvaging their own careers.

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