Conor Maynard says he isn't the father of The Traitors star’s baby after ‘taking paternity test’

Conor Maynard has said he is not the father of The Traitors star Charlotte Chilton's baby after 'taking a paternity test'.

Chilton, 32, shocked fans last year when she announced Maynard, also 32, was the father of her “miracle” baby, Penelope. However, the Can’t Say No singer has constantly denied being the child’s father.

Taking to Instagram today, Maynard told his fans that DNA results have now confirmed this to be true.

He said in a statement: “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.”

Chilton - a recruitment manager from Warwickshire - found fame on Season 2 of The Traitors, which was won by Harry Clark, who introduced the pair at the show's wrap party.

She had previously endured years of failed IVF rounds with her estranged wife Laura in a bid to have a child and believed that she was infertile before falling pregnant naturally with Maynard.

Chilton has openly spoken about Conor's absence from their lives, stating during her pregnancy announcement: "She [Penelope] is not a dirty secret, and I won’t be silenced."

Last year, Maynard broke social media silence to open up about his mental health.

He took to Instagram Stories to beg his online followers for their advice about whether or not he should use prescribed medication to help with “anxiety”.