Rachel Bilson reacts to Mischa Barton’s claims about her exit from The OC

The OC actresses Rachel Bilson (pictured) and Melinda Clarke have shared their surprise at former co-star Mischa Barton’s claims of why she left the show (Ian West/PA)

The OC actresses Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke have shared their surprise at former co-star Mischa Barton’s claims over why she left the show.

Barton, who played Marissa Cooper on the teen drama, was killed off at the end of season three.