Charlotte Chilton insists Conor Maynard is her daughter’s father, citing rare condition amid paternity test dispute.

Charlotte Chilton has doubled down on claims that Conor Maynard is in fact the father of her daughter as she alleged a rare condition solves the DNA mystery after his two paternity tests.

The Traitors star, 32, announced in June last year that Conor was allegedly the father of her unborn ‘miracle’ baby, having fallen pregnant as a result of a one-night stand.

But two paternity tests have since found Conor, who announced his engagement to his girlfriend Kitty Bertrand recently, is not the dad.

Now in a tearful interview with The Sun she has claimed that DNA tests are not showing he is the father because of a rare medical condition.

She also opened up about having suicidal thoughts over the ongoing row as she admitted: ‘I felt battered and just thought, ”I can’t do this anymore”, and said the scandal ‘nearly destroyed her’.

Charlotte said: ‘I have researched and researched trying to find the answers because I know for a fact that the only person who can be my daughter’s father is Conor Maynard.

‘And finally, after speaking to experts I have found out that what might have happened is I could have been carrying twins but lost one very early.

‘Then strange genetics come into play which means that twin could have taken certain DNA so her father could never show up on a paternity test. It is something called chimerism.’

Chimerism is a condition where an organism is composed of cells from different genetic origins, meaning it has two distinct sets of DNA. 

It can occur through natural processes like a twin pregnancy where two fertilised eggs fuse, or through organ/stem cell transplants where the recipient’s body contains the donor’s cells. 

It can also happen through the exchange of cells during pregnancy, known as microchimerism. 

She said that she has received lots of abuse after the paternity test saga but still claims he is the father. 

Charlotte added that having twins runs in her family and so it makes sense to her that Penelope could have been a twin.

In the interview she also claimed that she ‘will get to the truth eventually’ because she ‘knows the facts’ as she revealed she was speaking to experts to help her case and gather proof.

Last month Conor fired back at Charlotte, declaring that it’s time for him to have his say on their paternity test row.

The singer and social media star posted a new video on Instagram in late September in which he pokes fun at the scandal, telling fans it is: ‘My turn on the mic.’ 

The Instagram reel shows Conor in a mock press conference surrounded by microphones with sly digs at the paternity row. ‘Traitor Times,’ ‘Not My Sun’, and ‘The Legal Guardian’ are parodied newspaper brands emblazoned on the mics. 

Journalists are then seen clamouring to fire questions at Conor, with the first asking: ‘Conor, is it true that you still can’t say no to women?’ Another asks ‘Roughly how much did you pay to change your DNA?’

Another holds a photo of a baby with Conor’s face plastered over the front as he yells ‘come on the baby looks just like you.’ 

Finally ‘Billy Jean from the One Night Standard’ asks: ‘You’ve been at the centre of a lot of drama and accusations over the past year and a half, do you have anything to say on the matter?’

Conor doesn’t say anything but looks directly at the camera before the words ‘Cherry On Top Sept 26’ flash up on screen. Links from his Instagram direct fans to music streaming services to pre save the new track. 

Conor’s second paternity test results previously confirmed he was not the father to Charlotte’s baby daughter. 

After the birth of Charlotte’s daughter Penelope, she claimed Conor refused to acknowledge her as his own. 

A paternity test found Conor was not the father, but Charlotte claimed an ‘unidentified male was present’ when the singer’s DNA sample was collected.

The mother-of-one also alleged Conor ‘switched testing locations last minute’ and that her own DNA was not taken.

The pair then took a second test, which proved once and for all that Conor did not father Charlotte’s daughter – which was then followed up by a statement from her.

Her rep told Daily Mail at the time: ‘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.’

Meanwhile, Conor took to social media to share his own statement, penning: ‘Today I received the results of a second paternity test, which was requested by Charlotte 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.’ 

Meanwhile, Conor recently revealed he is engaged to his girlfriend Kitty Bertrand in a social media post.

The singer, 32, took to social media to share the happy news as he wished his now fiancée, who he has been dating for just over a year, a Happy Birthday.

He wrote: ‘Happy Birthday to my FIANCÉE. I’m ready to take on forever with you.’

Conor shared a snap of him kissing Kitty as she beamed while showing off her rock to fans.