MISCHA BARTON - THE O.C. CANCELLED

THE O.C. CANCELLED

Beloved teen soap THE O.C. has been cancelled due to falling ratings following actress MISCHA BARTON's decision to quit the show. The once hit series joins former WILL + GRACE star MEGAN MULLALLY's new chat show as the first TV casualties of the new year in America. Mullally's much-criticised show will end immediately, while The O.C. will see out its current season. The final episode of the series will air on 22 February (07). In a statement released yesterday (03JAN07), The O.C. creator JOSH SCHWARTZ said, "It has been an amazing experience and a great run. For a certain audience, at a certain time, The O.C. has meant something. For that we are grateful."