Dancer Hayden Hopkins, 26, forced to deny rumors Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis, 69, is the father of her baby

Dancer Hayden Hopkins has spoken out following rumors circulating that her baby's father is Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis.

Earlier this month, rumors began swirling online about an alleged romantic relationship between the 69-year-old owner and managing general partner of the Las Vegas Raiders of the NFL and the 26-year-old Cirque du Soleil dancer. Why? Because apparently just sitting next to someone these days means they must be the father of your child.

In December 2022, the pair were caught on camera sitting next to one another in the VIP section at an NFL game at the allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas - scandalous.

At the time, people questioned if they were in a romantic relationship, however, Hopkins clarified on Instagram: "Haha MD [Mark Davis] is a legend! He’s my neighbor/friend. Fun game."

Alas, when Hopkins later announced she was pregnant in a post to her social media earlier this month, the rumor mill started up again.

One X user said: "Congrats! 26-year-old Hayden Hopkins, girlfriend of Raiders owner Mark Davis (70), is pregnant. Happy for the power couple!"

Another added: "Hayden Hopkins had sex with Mark Davis and made a baby with him. Let that fester in your brain for a second."

Apparently sitting next to each other means you're having a child together. (CBS)

A third commented: "'Folks, you hear about this? Kev, you heard about this one? Raiders owner Mark Davis is expecting a baby with his 26-year-old girlfriend Hayden Hopkins. He's 70! Yeah, Hayden says she's currently stocking up on diapers. And the baby is going to need some, too'."

Someone else penned: "Thoughts on Mark Davis expecting a baby with his girlfriend Hayden Hopkins?"

And well, Hopkins has since taken to social media once again with her thoughts, addressing the 'wildly untrue' speculation which has been circulating online.

Hopkins has shut down the rumors. (Instagram/@haydenhopkins)

Taking to her Instagram Story yesterday (May 27), Hopkins shared a statement against a blank background.

The statement reads: "Reports of Mark Davis being the father of my child are wildly untrue.

"I was pictured sitting next to him at a game in 2022 and have endured false rumors of romantic relationship since I was just a guest sitting in the owner's box with other friends.

"These continued media stories are negatively affecting what should be my happiest days.

"Joey and I are excited to welcome our baby in the fall xx."

UNILAD has contacted Mark Davis' representatives for comment.