Pop star Conor Maynard has broken his silence after a second paternity test proved that he is not the father of Charlotte Chilton’s daughter
The Traitors star Charlotte Chilton requested Conor Maynard to take another DNA test after claiming he is the father to her baby – and the result has left her “shell shocked”. She gave birth to her first child last year, a daughter named Penelope, and said Conor was the dad.
While pregnant, Conor, 32, didn’t address any of the public claims but in March this year he issued a statement revealing the results of a DNA test. Singer Conor set the record straight over his paternity and ‘dead beat dad’ claims, confirming he’s not father of Charlotte’s child.
Charlotte and Conor briefly dated following their encounter at a club on the night of The Traitors ‘ final event. Despite his initial DNA test, Charlotte is said to have requested he took another. It came after it was suggested an unidentified male was present when Conor’s sample was taken.
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Following the second paternity test, singer Conor took to Instagram on Friday afternoon to share the following statement: “Today I received the results of a second paternity test, which was requested by Charlotte Chilton regarding her baby girl, Penelope.
“As with the last test, this test has confirmed again that I am not Penelope’s father. As Charlotte requested, Penelope’s, Charlotte’s and my DNA were all taken at a Ministry of Justice accredited DNA testing facility that was selected by Charlotte.
“The results are therefore conclusive. This has been difficult for me and my family, and I’m so grateful for everyone’s support. I’m glad we can now finally draw a line under this. I sincerely hope these results mean we can all find a way to move on with our lives. Conor.”
As the result still stands as Conor is not Penelope’s dad, Charlotte is said to have been left shocked. “Charlotte is shell-shocked by the news,” a source told the Sun. “She has been fighting for the truth to come out for the past 18 months during an already difficult time as a first-time single mum.
“It’s been incredibly challenging, but she desperately wanted Penny to know who her dad is. It’s never been about the fact Conor is in the public eye or has money behind him. Charlotte had no intention of ‘trapping’ him.”
They added that it has “always been about” having a father’s name on Penelope’s birth certificate. Charlotte is said to be “reeling” from the result and considering what to do next.
In a statement shared with the Mirror, Charlotte’s representatives said: “On behalf of our client Charlotte Chilton, we would like to address the story published in today’s Sun confirming Conor Maynard is not the biological father of her beautiful daughter, Penelope.
“For those of you who have followed Charlotte’s journey since her appearance on BBC’s The Traitors, will know she has fought an extraordinary battle for truth and justice with heartfelt conviction.
“We are forever grateful to everyone who has shown unwavering love and support to Charlotte over the past 12 months. Special thanks must also go to Charlotte’s rockstar legal advisors, Lorna McCammon (SFR Law) and Paul Lunt (Brabners) for their invaluable counsel and guidance. We could not have done this without you.
“Charlotte will now take time to process, heal and reflect and when she is ready, she will finally share her story in full,” the statement concluded.
During her time on The Traitors, Charlotte had been in a relationship with ex-wife Laura and the pair had been together for seven years before things sadly came to an end.
The Mirror has contacted Conor and Charlotte’s representatives for comment.
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