The already complex story surrounding Charlotte Chilton and the paternity of her daughter, Penelope, has taken a startling turn. Jonny Holloway, a co-star from the hit show *The Traitors*, has publicly claimed he did share a night with Charlotte, a revelation that directly challenges her long-held assertions.
For over a year, Charlotte, 32, publicly identified singer Conor Maynard, also 32, as Penelope’s father, a connection made through a mutual acquaintance. However, two paternity tests – one in March and another in August – definitively proved Conor was not the child’s biological father. Despite this, Charlotte continues to maintain her original claim.
Conor, facing continued insistence on his paternity, went public with allegations suggesting Charlotte had a relationship with Jonny Holloway around the time of Penelope’s conception. Now, Jonny has stepped forward, offering a detailed account that contradicts Charlotte’s previous statements.
Jonny, 33, describes a drunken night out in March 2023 that led to intimacy with Charlotte. He insists he has repeatedly offered to take a DNA test to resolve the uncertainty, a proposal he claims has been consistently ignored. “If I was the father I would step up,” he stated, emphasizing his desire for clarity.
He recalls a hazy recollection of the night, admitting to being heavily intoxicated, but firmly believes a connection occurred. Jonny says he initially received agreement from Charlotte regarding a DNA test, but all communication ceased when he attempted to arrange it.
The situation, Jonny explains, has taken a significant emotional toll. His primary motivation, he asserts, is to establish the truth for the sake of Penelope. He wants to remove any doubt and ensure the child knows her biological father.
Adding another layer to the unfolding drama, Conor recently shared a message he received from Jonny’s ex-wife, alleging Jonny confided in her about sleeping with Charlotte during the relevant timeframe. The message explicitly stated Jonny had told her he slept with Charlotte around the time she became pregnant.
Charlotte, however, vehemently denies Jonny’s claims, maintaining their relationship was purely platonic. She accuses Conor of attempting to “discredit and distract” from the core issue and reveals she received a cease-and-desist letter from him earlier in the year.
Despite her denials, and claims of being wrongly implicated in speculation, Jonny’s public statement has undeniably shifted the narrative. The two initially formed a close friendship during filming *The Traitors*, a bond now fractured by conflicting accounts.
Unless a DNA test is conducted, the truth surrounding that night remains shrouded in uncertainty. The mystery of Penelope’s parentage continues to deepen, leaving a very public question mark hanging over the entire situation.
