Conor Maynard begged social media followers for help over Christmas after ex Charlotte Chilton claimed he is yet to see their newborn daughter.
Chilton, 33, a former contestant on Channel 4 show The Traitors, welcomed daughter Penelope in September following a one night stand with Maynard.
She claims that the singer stopped communicating with her on social media after he found out about her pregnancy. She also mentions that he has shown no interest in their child, who has been dealing with stomach problems since birth.
In December, the 32-year-old singer, Maynard, returned to Instagram after a month-long absence to share that he was struggling emotionally. He mentioned being unsure about using prescribed medication.
On his Instagram post, Maynard asked his followers for advice, sharing his struggles with anxiety and his dilemma of not being able to take prescribed Diazepam due to extreme anxiety.
‘Please reach out if you’ve ever been in this position. Can’t believe I’m even posting this, but at this point, I’m not sure what else to do.’
Conor Maynard returned to social media with a plea to his followers over Christmas after ex Charlotte Chilton claimed he is yet to see their newborn daughter
Maynard admitted he was emotionally struggling and undecided over the option to use prescribed medication
He added: ‘Sorry I haven’t posted anything in over a month. This post kinda alludes to why.’
Commonly known as Valium, diazepam is a prescription only drug that is typically used to treat anxiety disorders, insomnia, seizures, and the effects of drug and alcohol withdrawal.
Chilton revealed in June that the singer, whose sister is dating The Traitors winner Harry Clarke, was the father of her unborn child. She said he ghosted her after finding out she was pregnant and has subsequently refused to acknowledge the baby.
Speaking to OK!, she said: ‘He knows [I’ve given 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’.
Chilton also spoke candidly about her post natal anxiety and the fact that Penelope looks just like her father.
‘There have been days where I’ve been in tears because I’m sitting here thinking, ‘I’ve got a daughter that looks f**king identical to you’.
She went on to discuss whether she wanted Maynard to be part of her daughter’s life, stating: ‘If she 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.’
Chilton a former contestant on Channel 4 show The Traitors , welcomed daughter Penelope in September following a fling with Maynard
The Traitors star has spoke candidly about her post natal anxiety and the fact that Penelope looks just like her father
Chilton also revealed that her ex-wife Laura had been supportive after the pair initially had a war of words following her pregnancy announcement.
Taking to Instagram, she wrote: ‘Princess Penelope has arrived and we have been enjoying our ‘Penelope bubble’ so much, I am going to be off the radar for a little longer, whilst I enjoy these magical moments with my precious girl!!
‘Thank you to all that have checked in to make sure I am ok!! My heart is full.’
Appearing on Loose Women in July, Chilton claimed Maynard was ‘ghosting’ her and when asked whether she’s in touch with him, replied: ‘I’m in touch – he’s not.’
Asked if she wants the singer to be a part of her child’s life, she said: ‘This is a tricky question. I’m always torn with what is best for her. With me and my mental health and the damage he’s done to me, no.
‘But I’m an adult and I have to put her first. I would like it for her at some point in her life. I don’t think there’s much point at this stage, but it has to be Penelope’s decision.’
Maynard has been accused of showing no interest in his daughter following her birth in September
In a recent health, Chilton told how her daughter is ‘super needy’ after struggling with her health, before declaring that they are a ‘little team’.
In the post, the reality star donned a bright yellow jumper as she snuggled up to her girl, who looked adorable in a pink outfit with a white lace bow in her head.
Captioning her photo, she wrote: ‘Saturday cuddles with my angel!! After a few medical issues she is super needy, but she is my little warrior princess!
‘I continue to be so proud of my daughter and how she has taken these issues in her stride… we are a little team.’
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In a recent health, Chilton told how her daughter is ‘super needy’ after struggling with her health, before declaring that they are a ‘little team’
