MISCHA BARTON - TV BOSSES HAD 'NO ISSUE' WITH BARTON

TV BOSSES HAD 'NO ISSUE' WITH BARTON

TV bosses have laughed off reports they were set to replace MISCHA BARTON's character in THE BEAUTIFUL LIFE.
The actress was allegedly placed under involuntary psychiatric hold at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles last month (Jul09) after reportedly suffering a meltdown and calling cops to her Hollywood home.
Reports claimed that executives at U.S. network The CW were making plans to replace Barton, who is set to play a supermodel in the new series, with a new female character.
The 23 year old was released after a week of treatment and headed back to the set to resume her role, insisting "(it's) going really well... I'm excited!"
Programming chief Dawn Ostroff has downplayed claims network bosses wanted to recast the former The O.C. star, stating they had "no issues" with her stint in hospital.
And Ashton Kutcher, one of the executive producers on the new drama series, backed up Ostroff: "(Mischa) was never unavailable for a day of work... Mischa's in New York working today."