Traitors star Charlotte Chilton drops ‘baby daddy’ bombshell following TWO failed DNA tests with pop star Conor Maynard

A YEAR on from Charlotte Chilton’s paternity row hell she says her daughter “finally has a father figure” after two DNA tests ruled out Conor Maynard was the dad. “Shell-shocked” Charlotte was left in disbelief by the jaw-dropping result following her court battle with the YouTuber – but today tells The Sun she is celebrating becoming a family with her new boyfriend who’s taken her two-year-old daughter Penelope under his wing. Charlotte Chilton is on holiday with her new love – and they’re moving in together Credit: The Sun She spent the night with Conor Maynard in 2024 Credit: The Sun Charlotte’s world turned upside down after falling pregnant shortly after spending the night with Conor at The Traitors‘ champagne-fuelled wrap party in 2024. Charlotte, who has never publicly confirmed who else she was dating at the time, even now still maintains Conor is the dad, while he has always been adamant he is not. However, the 35-year-old has moved on from the drama with businessman Chris and says “I’m so loved up I could pop”. The pair, who are currently on their first family holiday, are moving in together next week. Charlotte told The Sun: “After everything I’ve been through, I started to doubt I would ever find my happily ever. “Not only have I found that, but Penny has found a father figure. “He has has such a strong bond with her. They have a really special relationship and it makes my heart fill with joy. “Penny is so ahead at nursery because of all the time he takes to teach her at home. “He’s been a shining light in both of our lives. “I feel like a teenager besotted with their first love. Charlotte has hard-launched her new boyfriend Chris Credit: instagram Chris and Penny on holiday ths week Credit: Supplied “I’m truly blessed to have found someone who sees past everything that’s been said on social media and knows the real me. “I can’t wait for our future.” Charlotte met Chris on the dating app Hinge early this year. The 42-year-old, who is a father himself, recently asked Charlotte and Penny to move in with him. After getting back from a dream trip later this month, Charlotte and Penny will move into a property with Chris that he has just bought. “He surprised me with a personalised key ring with our initials on,” said Charlotte. “It just felt right. We already all feel like a family and now we can be.” Charlotte could never have dreamed this would have been how her life would turn out just 12 months ago. The star was left feeling suicidal after sickening abuse online when two DNA tests to determine the parentage of her little girl proved Conor wasn’t the father. Charlotte had spent months fighting for a court-ordered paternity test five months after evidence ruled him out from having fathered baby Penelope. Help for mental health If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support. The following are free to contact and confidential: Samaritans, www.samaritans.org, 116 123 CALM (the leading movement against suicide in men) www.thecalmzone.net, 0800 585 858 Papyrus (prevention of young suicide) www.papyrus-uk.org, 0800 068 41 41 Shout (for support of all mental health) www.giveusashout.org/get-help/, text 85258 to start a conversation Mind, www.mind.org, provide information about types of mental health problems and where to get help for them. Call the infoline on 0300 123 3393 (UK landline calls are charged at local rates, and charges from mobile phones will vary). 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The Traitors star Charlotte was on the second series of the show Credit: BBC The reality star was subjected to sickening abuse online Credit: Darren Fletcher Conor has always maintained he is not the father of Charlotte’s daughter Credit: Getty Charlotte was surprised with keys when Chris asked her to move in Credit: Supplied The reality star alleged singer Conor switched testing locations at the last minute and that her own DNA was not taken – something which improves the accuracy of the paternity test. When the results were shared via email in August 2025, Charlotte was left devastated. “It’s not something I want to talk about again, especially not now when there are so many positive things happening in my life,” she said. “I’m so proud of Penny and the little girl she has become. “She may not look like me but she is a mini me in personality. “She loves her arts, music and dancing just like her mummy and me and Chris are focusing on giving Penny a bright future as a family.” A spokesman for Conor said after the test results: “As Charlotte requested, Penelope’s, Charlotte’s and my DNA were all taken at a Ministry of Justice accredited DNA. “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.” He concluded: “I sincerely hope these results mean we can all find a way to move on with our lives.” The couple have been loved up since earlier this year Credit: Instagram/Charlchilts Chris has taken on Penny as a step-daughter Credit: Instagram/Charlchilts