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3 days ago
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- Extra.ie
Conor Maynard speaks out on paternity scandal in new TV interview
Conor Maynard has finally broken his silence in his first TV interview since his shock paternity scandal. Earlier this year the star claimed that he had taken a paternity test that proved he's not the father of a star of the Traitors' baby. Charlotte Chilton made the bombshell claim in June of last year, saying that Conor was the father of her 'miracle' baby — having previously suffered several IVF miscarriages with her ex-wife. Conor Maynard has finally broken his silence in his first TV interview since his shock paternity scandal. Pic: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock The baby girl, named Penelope, has since been born — with Conor 'ghosting' Charlotte and denying that he's the father. But now, Conor has said that he took a paternity test to confirm that he is indeed not the father. The 32-year-old singer appeared on ITV's This Morning on Friday, opening up to hosts Alison Hammond and Paddy McGuinness about the scandal. 'It was difficult to remain silent,' he began. Earlier this year the star claimed that he had taken a paternity test that proved he's not the father of a star of the Traitors' baby. Pic: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock 'I was instantly painted as a dead-beat dad. My comments on my social media were all about that.' When asked why he chose to speak out now, he continued: 'Realistically, one of the main reasons is, now is the right time. 'As you said, the last year has been really difficult and mental health is something I have struggled with for a huge portion of my life. The baby girl, named Penelope, has since been born — with Conor 'ghosting' Charlotte and denying that he's the father. But now, Conor has said that he took a paternity test to confirm that he is indeed not the father. Pic: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock 'And this year has been up there with my battle with it. There have been a lot of things that have happened and a lot of things that contributed to why it has been so difficult. When asked how it felt to discover the paternity, he added: 'Well funnily enough it wasn't an instant relief. I actually thought I was going to have a massive panic attack the second I found out. 'I think initially a lot of my friends were like, do you want to grab a drink, do something, hang out near your house and we can just talk. I didn't. I just stayed at home with my girlfriend and I tried to stay calm and have a relaxed night. Charlotte Chilton made the bombshell claim in June of last year, saying that Conor was the father of her 'miracle' baby — having previously suffered several IVF miscarriages with her ex-wife. Pic: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock 'It was more confusion not really understanding and feeling like, why did that all have to happen? 'A lot of us had kind of accepted that this had happened and this was the life we were preparing for. So when the result came in I can't even begin to explain to you the feeling,' he concluded. Charlotte made the bombshell claim shortly after the birth of Penelope, telling OK! magazine that 'he knows' she gave birth. I've not heard anything, I had real torment over whether to contact him when she was here or not. 'And I figured I don't want to speak to him, but he has a right to know. I knew if I didn't reach out people would say I hadn't bothered,' Charlotte added, saying that she also had post-birth anxiety about the alleged resemblance between Penelope and Conor. 'There have been days where I've been in tears because I'm sitting here thinking 'I've got a daughter that looks f***ing identical to you [Conor]'… If [Penelope] wants to walk away from him, that's fine, but she needs to make that decision for herself when she's older, I'm not going to deny her contact if he decides he wants to see her.' Charlotte appeared on The Traitors in 2024, where she was banished in episode nine. She first met Conor after the show's winner Harry Clarke — who was dating Conor's sister Anna — introduced them at a wrap party. Charlotte announced her pregnancy in April, and split from her then-wife Laura — claiming Conor was the father in June.
Edinburgh Live
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Loose Women's Jane Moore in 'sofa-surfing' confession after selling home due to divorce
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Loose Women star Jane Moore has opened up about her "unsettling" experience of "sofa-surfing" following the sale of her family home amid her recent divorce. A familiar face since the debut episode of Loose Women in 1999, Jane has been a staple on the show, appearing alongside Nadia Sawalha, Kaye Adams, and Karren Brady. With a journalistic background that spans several high-profile titles, Jane is perhaps most recognised for her work in television. Over the years, she has graced some of the nation's most-loved programmes, including stints on This Morning, Question Time, The Andrew Marr Show, and even braving the jungle in last year's I'm a Me Out of Here!. (Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Despite often dishing out relationship guidance to viewers on ITV, Jane has faced her own personal challenges, dealing with the fallout from her split with husband Gary Farrow in 2022. Celebrating her 63rd birthday today, Jane has candidly spoken about relying on the generosity of close friends for a place to stay post-divorce. Penning her thoughts in Platinum magazine, she delved into her "nomadic" lifestyle: "After selling the family home to downsize, I put the majority of my possessions into storage and embarked on a period of nomadic sofa-surfing until I found a new abode." (Image: Simon Ackerman, Getty Images) Having watched her children grow up, she narrated the perks of sofa-surfing that strengthened her bonds with friends: "Well, I say sofa-surfing. But, thanks to my generous, mostly divorced friends, who live alone and welcome company, I was offered a variety of gorgeous en-suite bedrooms in multiple London locations." While she cherished the chance to reside in some of London's most enviable neighbourhoods including Notting Hill and Chelsea's King's Road, she ultimately felt the pull to "put down roots again" and secure her own home. Discussing her readiness to transition from sofa-surfing, she shared: "I'm starting to feel slightly chaotic which, as a hitherto organised person, is unsettling me." (Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Apart from her housing endeavours, the presenter has also recently opened up on the Loose Women podcast about maintaining "amicable" relations with her former husband after their split. In the conversation, Jane revealed that she even celebrated Christmas day alongside her two daughters, Ellie and Grace, with her ex.
