CONOR Maynard has said he is not the father of The Traitors star Charlotte Chilton’s baby after ‘taking a paternity test’.
TV personality Charlotte, 32, announced she was pregnant with singer Conor‘s baby last year, however the pair endured a public fallout before Penelope’s birth.
Conor Maynard says he is not the father of The Traitors star Charlotte Chilton’s baby after ‘taking a paternity test’[/caption]
The singer has long insisted he is not the little girl’s dad, a claim contested by his ex.
Taking to Instagram this evening, he told fans that DNA analysis confirms this to be true.
Conor wrote: “Earlier this week, I took a paternity test regarding Charlotte Chilton’s baby girl, Penelope, in the presence of her legal representative.
“Today I’ve received the test results which confirm that I am not Penelope’s father.
“I am glad that the speculation can finally be put to an end.
“All I would ask is that people act with kindness in response to this news – there is a child at the heart of all of this and that should not be forgotten.
“I wish Charlotte and her family all the best. Conor.”
The Sun has contacted Charlotte’s representative for comment.
She previously threatened legal action against Conor.
Taking to her Instagram Story in November, Charlotte posted a private WhatsApp she sent to the influencer, in which she issued a stark ultimatum over financial support.
She said in the message: “Ok so we clearly are not friends however we have a daughter who is identical to you. I don’t even know if your family care. However I do.
“I am killing myself to pay for what she needs and deserves. So with that I can talk to you face to face or we can do court … take your pick. It’s time to grow up.”
In her caption, she told fans: “I have said it before and I will say it again I’m honest and trying to do what I can to be the best mum … what do we think this ‘man’ will say?”
Conor’s representatives have been contacted for comment.
When Charlotte announced the birth of their child on social media, she failed to tag Conor as they are currently not on speaking terms.
The reality star captioned her post: “Princess Penelope has arrived and we have been enjoying our ‘Penelope bubble’ so much.
“I am going to be off the radar for a little longer, whilst I enjoy these magical moments with my precious girl!! Thank you to all that have checked in to make sure I am ok!! my heart is full xx”
Charlotte had previously had seven agonising miscarriages and failed IVF during her marriage to estranged wife Laura.
Though she was very excited about becoming a mum, the situation with singer Conor left her distraight, and she described him as “a real-life traitor who betrayed me” in an interview with The Sun.
She fell pregnant from their one-night stand following a champagne-fuelled wrap party for the second series of The Traitors, hosted by Claudia Winkleman.
Charlotte was introduced to TikToker Conor by the BBC murder mystery game’s winner Harry Clark.
Who is Conor Maynard?
Not familiar with the pop star? Read on…
Conor Paul Maynard was born on November 21, 1992 in Brighton.
He is an English singer-songwriter and record producer.
His biggest chart hits are Can’t Say No and Vegas Girl.
He has worked with the likes of Labyrinth and Rita Ora.
Conor’s brother Jack is a YouTuber who appeared on I’m A Celebrity back in 2017 before quitting the jungle amid a fallout over homophobic and racist tweets.
She said she felt pressured into keeping Conor’s identity as the father a secret.
Speaking to The Sun on Sunday, Charlotte previously said: “We had a great night together and even sent Harry a selfie of us in bed saying, ‘Successful match’.
“We kept in touch, confided in each other and planned to meet up. But after I told him I was pregnant that apparently decent man changed.
“He turned on me, I felt pressured into keeping his identity as the father a secret.
“He told me, ‘I’m not ready to be a dad. It’s nothing against you, Charlotte, but even if we’d been together three years, I would be the exact same. I do not want to have a child. That’s why I haven’t got a dog’.
“It was so stressful that doctors twice put me on bed rest. I thought I was going to miscarry.”
