The already complex story surrounding Charlotte Chilton’s daughter, Penelope, has taken a startling turn. Jonny Holloway, a co-star from the reality show *The Traitors*, has publicly claimed he did share a night with Charlotte, directly challenging her long-held narrative.
For over a year, Charlotte, 32, publicly identified singer Conor Maynard, also 32, as Penelope’s father. Their connection was reportedly facilitated by a mutual friend, Harry Clark, whose sister is close to Maynard. However, paternity tests in both March and August revealed Maynard was not the biological father, a result Charlotte continues to dispute.
In response, Maynard publicly suggested Charlotte may have been involved with Holloway around the time of Penelope’s conception. Now, Holloway, 33, has stepped forward with a detailed account that contradicts Charlotte’s previous statements.
Holloway alleges a sexual encounter occurred after a night out in March 2023, admitting he was heavily intoxicated. He insists he has repeatedly offered to take a DNA test to definitively resolve the question of paternity, but his offers have been consistently ignored.
“If I was the father, I would step up and take that child as my own,” Holloway stated. He described a situation where he and Charlotte ended up together after returning to his house with others following a night out, acknowledging Charlotte was sober while he was not.
Holloway claims Charlotte initially agreed to a DNA test, but ceased communication when he attempted to arrange it. He expressed frustration and a desire for clarity, emphasizing the importance of knowing the truth for Penelope’s sake.
This revelation follows a video posted by Maynard, showcasing a message from Holloway’s ex-wife. The message reportedly claimed Holloway confided in her that he slept with Charlotte around the same time Maynard did, and that she subsequently became pregnant.
Maynard, in his video, reiterated that he is not Penelope’s father, while acknowledging Holloway as a potential candidate. His brother, Jack Maynard, further fueled speculation with a comment on social media, stating Charlotte “knows for a fact there is somebody else.”
Charlotte has vehemently denied any romantic involvement with Holloway, describing their relationship as a purely platonic friendship. She accuses Maynard of attempting to “discredit and distract” from the ongoing dispute, and claims to have received a cease-and-desist letter from him.
The two initially bonded as “Faithfuls” on *The Traitors*, their connection appearing purely supportive. Now, with Holloway’s public statements, the mystery surrounding Penelope’s paternity has deepened. Until a DNA test is conducted, the truth about that night remains shrouded in uncertainty.
