What started as a one-night encounter has now spiraled into an 18-month-long saga between reality TV star Charlotte Chilton and singer Conor Maynard.
The back-and-forth over the paternity of Charlotte’s daughter, Penelope, has taken another dramatic twist after a second DNA test once again ruled Conor out as the father.
Charlotte’s Claims and First Test Doubts
Charlotte, 32, first announced last year that Conor was the father of her “miracle” baby, conceived after a brief fling.
But when the initial paternity test showed Conor was not the father, she immediately cast doubt on the results.
She argued that something wasn’t right—that another man was present when Conor’s DNA sample was collected, that he had switched testing locations at the last minute, and even suggested that her own DNA wasn’t properly taken.
All of this, she said, made the outcome questionable.
A Second Test Brings More Heartache
According to reports, both Conor and Charlotte agreed to a second test earlier this week.
The results—delivered to them by email—again confirmed that Conor is not Penelope’s father.
A source close to Charlotte revealed she was “shell-shocked” by the outcome.
For her, it was never about money or fame, but about having her daughter’s father officially recognized.
“Her little girl deserves that,” the source explained, adding that Charlotte is still processing what this means for her and her daughter’s future.
Conor’s Relief and Emotional Struggles
For Conor, the scandal has been an exhausting ordeal.
Speaking on This Morning earlier this year, he admitted the accusations had damaged his reputation and taken a toll on his mental health.
“I was instantly painted as a deadbeat dad,” he said.
“My social media was full of comments attacking me. And with my history of mental health struggles, this year has been one of the hardest.”
When the first test results came back, Conor posted a statement on Instagram confirming he was not the father.
He urged the public to show kindness, reminding everyone that at the heart of the situation was a child.
His siblings, Jack and Anna, publicly supported him in the comments.
Charlotte’s Side of the Story
Despite the repeated negative results, Charlotte has maintained that Penelope looks strikingly similar to Conor.
She once confessed through tears, “There have been days where I’ve thought, ‘I’ve got a daughter that looks identical to you.’”
At the same time, Charlotte has been candid about her struggles as a single mother.
Running her own recruitment consultancy while caring for a newborn hasn’t been easy.
She admitted she often sacrifices her own needs to make sure Penelope has everything—from baby massage classes to swimming lessons.
“I go without so she can have these things,” she said.
“But if someone else could help, I could be more present instead of constantly working and exhausted.”
What Happens Now?
With two DNA tests confirming Conor is not the father, the big question is: where does Charlotte go from here?
She has fought tirelessly to establish the truth, but now she’s left reeling, unsure of her next step.
Meanwhile, Conor’s camp hopes this second test will finally put the issue to rest.
His spokesperson stressed that by agreeing to another round of testing, Conor wanted to end the speculation for good.
For Charlotte, however, the journey continues.
She still wants clarity for her daughter’s future and recognition of who Penelope’s real father is.
Until then, the chapter might not be fully closed.
