Model Jodie Kidd dropped

07-07-2008 15:00

Jodie Kidd has been dropped by her London-based model agency after her weight gain caused her to lose several important contracts.The 29-year-old beauty was reportedly eating calorific treats, which led to her piling on the pounds.A source said: "She wasn't looking after herself and piled on weight by eating junk food. It was proving hard to get her any work at all." The blonde beauty - who was represented by Independent for most of her career - lost a £250,000 Marks and Spencer contract after allegedly being caught selling cocaine to an undercover reporter last year.However, while Jodie's model rival Kate Moss managed to turn her career around following a similar drug-related scandal in 2005, Jodie has been less fortunate.The source added: "Jodie was a bit arrogant and thought a drugs scandal would be as beneficial for her as it was for Kate Moss. But the fact is that Jodie isn't in the same league as Kate."Independent confirmed: "We're not representing Jodie any more. She is not modelling at the moment and wants to do more TV presenting."