Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Mischa Barton Released From Hospital, Ready to Work


Mischa Barton has been released from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's psychiatric unit, where she allegedly had been placed under involuntary hold since July 15.

Her rep says that she is no longer in the hospital, and intends to resume production on the CW drama, "The Beautiful Life." It's unclear how long Barton has been released.

The show, which counts Ashton Kutcher among its producers, is set to debut September 16 and has already had its schedule delayed since Barton was hospitalized, with shooting postponed from last Wednesday to this Friday. The network, however, said that filming was delayed due to "set problems" and not Barton's hospitalization.

But is it wise to put Barton in front of a camera so soon? Or will the CW push this along as quickly possible, hoping Barton's recent meltdown will bring bette ratings than "Gossip Girl?"

If Kutcher's recent claim that Barton is "doing great" is any indication, we'll likely be in September.

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