Conor Maynard breaks his social media silence to beg for assist as singer reveals he is fighting nervousness after fathering a baby following one night time stand with Charlotte Chilton

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. 

Chilton, 32, a former contestant on Channel 4 show The Traitors, welcomed daughter Penelope in September following a one night stand with Maynard. 

But she insists the singer ghosted her on social media after discovering she was pregnant and is yet to express any interest in the child, who is understood to have suffered undisclosed medical issues since her birth. 

Taking to Instagram in December with his first post in a month, Maynard, 32, admitted he was emotionally struggling and undecided over the option to use prescribed medication.

Reaching out to followers, he wrote: ‘Has anyone here ever been prescribed Diazepam, but their anxiety is so bad that they’re literally too anxious to actually take it?

‘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.’

If you are affected by anything in this story, call Mind on 0300 123 3393. 

Maynard has been accused of showing no interest in his daughter following her birth in September