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Michelle Dockery was snapped arriving at the Downton Abbey premiere afterparty in London after revealing she was expecting her first child on Wednesday.

The actress, 43, revealed her growing baby bump to the world as she walked the red carpet at the Odeon Luxe in Leicester Square.  

She joined her husband, film producer Jasper Waller-Bridge, 37, as they announced their happy news.

Michelle arrived in a powder blue off-the-shoulder ballgown with a fitted bodice as she showed off her bump. 

She has portrayed fan-favourite Lady Mary Crawley since the period drama debuted on ITV in 2010.

Arriving for the afterparty, Michelle changed outfit and sported a comfortable long black dress that she paired with a white long coat.

Michelle Dockery was snapped arriving at the Downton Abbey premiere afterparty in London after revealing she was expecting her first child on Wednesday

Michelle Dockery was snapped arriving at the Downton Abbey premiere afterparty in London after revealing she was expecting her first child on Wednesday

The actress, 43, revealed her growing baby bump to the world as she walked the red carpet at the Odeon Luxe in Leicester Square

The actress, 43, revealed her growing baby bump to the world as she walked the red carpet at the Odeon Luxe in Leicester Square

Arriving for the afterparty, Michelle changed outfit and sported a comfortable long black dress that she paired with a white long coat

Arriving for the afterparty, Michelle changed outfit and sported a comfortable long black dress that she paired with a white long coat

Her husband Jasper was by his side as he ensured his wife and their unborn child were looked after.

Michelle was joined by her glamorous co-stars including Joanne Froggatt, Dominic West, Laura Carmichael, Sophie McShera and Joely Richardson.

Meanwhile, Nadiya Bychkova beamed as she was pictured leaving the UK premiere of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale on Wednesday night following her fall.

The Strictly Coming Dancing professional, 36, was snapped smiling as she left the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square.

She appeared to be in good spirits following the movie despite the miserable rainy whether for the red carpet, as she dazzled in her white evening gown.

The striking white frock exuded elegance and sophistication and featured a plunging V-neckline and long sleeves.

Nadiya’s Strictly co-star Neil Jones was also spotted leaving the premiere on Wednesday evening, looking dapper in a navy suit, though showed he was the perfect gentleman by giving his jacket to partner Chyna Mills.

Also snapped leaving were Verity Bowditch who wowed in a brown asymmetric gown and Emma Walsh who donned a black off-the-shoulder gown.

The Downton Abbey premiere saw Michelle Dockery reveal she is pregnant with her first child as she debuted her growing baby bump on the red carpet

The Downton Abbey premiere saw Michelle Dockery reveal she is pregnant with her first child as she debuted her growing baby bump on the red carpet

Joely Richardson was also seen arriving for the afterparty in London

 Joely Richardson was also seen arriving for the afterparty in London

Joanne Froggatt dazzled in a striking black dress that feature cutouts along her tummy and chest area

Joanne Froggatt dazzled in a striking black dress that feature cutouts along her tummy and chest area

Laura Carmichael was also spotted as she joined the celebrations following the premiere

Laura Carmichael was also spotted as she joined the celebrations following the premiere

 It was previously revealed how Strictly star Nadiya was taken to hospital on Tuesday after falling and landing on her back during rehearsals.

She was training in north London when she was left in agony after injuring her back, with crew forced to phone an ambulance.  

Nadiya later shared a picture from her hospital as she updated fans on her injury – and revealed if she would be able to dance again soon.

She wrote: ‘Well… where do I start? What a 24 hours! Thank you so much for all the messages, love and support. I just wanted you to know that I am ok.

Nadiya Bychkova beamed as she was pictured leaving the UK premiere of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale on Wednesday night following her fall

Nadiya Bychkova beamed as she was pictured leaving the UK premiere of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale on Wednesday night following her fall

Nadiya's Strictly co-star Neil Jones was also spotted leaving the premiere on Wednesday evening, looking dapper in a navy suit, though showed he was the perfect gentleman by giving his jacket to partner Chyna Mills

Nadiya’s Strictly co-star Neil Jones was also spotted leaving the premiere on Wednesday evening, looking dapper in a navy suit, though showed he was the perfect gentleman by giving his jacket to partner Chyna Mills

Also snapped leaving were Verity Bowditch who wowed in a brown asymmetric gown and Emma Walsh who donned a black off-the-shoulder gown

Also snapped leaving were Verity Bowditch who wowed in a brown asymmetric gown and Emma Walsh who donned a black off-the-shoulder gown

Nadiya appeared to be in good spirits despite the miserable rainy whether for the red carpet, as she dazzled in her striking white evening gown

Nadiya appeared to be in good spirits despite the miserable rainy whether for the red carpet, as she dazzled in her striking white evening gown

Nadiya previously shared a picture from her hospital as she updated fans on her injury - and revealed if she would be able to dance again soon

Nadiya previously shared a picture from her hospital as she updated fans on her injury – and revealed if she would be able to dance again soon 

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Michelle Dockery reveals she's PREGNANT at the Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale premiere

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Nadiya continued: ‘I’m smiling in the picture but it was really scary and there were a few tears as I had to lie still for hours but I was given the all-clear after an x-ray and allowed to go home.

‘I’ve got some physio today but I will be back on that dance floor soon and I’ll be ready to shine and sparkle in the new series of the biggest show on TV. 

‘I had a fall in training yesterday and landed on my back. I was really worried for a while and I was so thankful to the Strictly family and medical team who really looked after me.

‘The staff at the hospital were so kind and caring.’

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