Charlotte Chilton 'questions Conor Maynard's paternity test' as she remains 'adamant' he's baby's dad
Charlotte Chilton is reportedly questioning the accuracy of the paternity test Conor Maynard took after the singer allegedly changed the testing location at the last minute.
Reality TV star Charlotte Chilton is reportedly questioning the validity of a paternity test taken by singer Conor Maynard, after he changed testing locations at the eleventh hour.
The Traitors actress still believes that Maynard is the father of her baby daughter.
Charlotte gave birth to her daughter Penelope last year and consistently claimed throughout her pregnancy that Conor was the father.
The Can't Say No singer, 32, had remained silent on the matter until Friday night.
Sharing the results of a DNA test on social media, Conor told his followers: "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."
Charlotte has yet to publicly respond to Conor's post but resumed her online activity on Wednesday.
Friends of the single mum have said that "Charlotte has always been adamant about who Penelope's father is" and point out the baby girl's likeness to the singer.
Charlotte, who remains married to her estranged wife, is reportedly seeking legal advice regarding a potential second DNA test.
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A source close to Charlotte has revealed to The Sun: "Conor has been desperate to distance himself since finding out Charlotte was pregnant. He refused to take her calls or answer messages, and instead put everything into the hands of his lawyers," adding that "It's all been on his terms. Conor even had his team change the testing location. He couldn't wait to tell the world about the paternity test after getting the results."
The insider also mentioned that "Charlotte was blindsided but braced for a battle" with her main focus being the protection of her daughter Penelope. They noted that Charlotte's legal representatives are considering options to ensure Conor undergoes a second paternity test.
After Conor released a statement on Friday night, Charlotte responded by posting on Instagram for the first time since the news broke on Wednesday. She chose to ignore Conor's announcement, instead sharing a charming photo of Penelope with the caption: "Those eyelashes!".
Conor's statement, which he posted on his Instagram Stories, declared: "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."
He also urged people to show kindness, saying: "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."
Charlotte had previously revealed Conor as the father of her baby shortly after discovering she was pregnant. Conor, known for covering Drake hits, had a brief romance with Charlotte after meeting on The Traitors' final event night.
In October 2024, Charlotte welcomed her baby girl.
On social media, Charlotte shared: "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."
In an interview with OK! magazine, Charlotte opened up about the changes in her family since Penelope's birth, including a tough initial period. She said: "We went through a real 'hate' phase when I first got pregnant but we're friends again now and she's been great.
"And my mum, well, she's basically taken on the role of the father. She'll get the bottles sterilised for me, she'll take the baby when I need it, she'll make sure I eat dinner, because it's so easy to get through the day without eating anything. It's the best diet in the world, looking after a newborn. The weight has come off me."