Lionel Richie performs on Good Morning America's Summer Concert Series from Bryant Park. New York City, USA - 25.08.06

THE SIMPLE LIFE star's gaunt frame has prompted serious fears for her well being.

HELLO singer Richie is so determined to get her to put on weight he pesters her on a daily basis for dinner dates.

He says, "I'm all over her everyday, 'Meet me for lunch. Meet me for dinner.'"

And he insists his persistence is paying off: "She is putting on the weight."