Mischa Barton asked to gain weight

Mischa Barton has reportedly been ordered to put on weight or lose her role.

London, March 19: Former "OC" actress Mischa Barton has reportedly been ordered to put on weight or face losing her role in a new US TV show.

Barton has agreed to play the part of a supermodel in CW network`s upcoming drama pilot "A Beautiful Life" but has been told to pile on the pounds by bosses who are worried her skinny frame will set a bad example to young viewers, reports contactmusic.com. "The producers are very mindful that their target audience is teenage girls so it`s important to not send out the wrong message. Mischa has the part on condition she does not lose weight - they want her to put weight on if she can," said a source from the channel. IANS