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A new book by Maureen Ryan that seeks to expose “patterns of harassment and bias in Hollywood” takes aim at the writers room of Lost, where executive producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse are accused of maintaining a culture of toxicity on the hit ABC drama.

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Damon Lindelof ‘Shocked and Appalled’ Over ‘Lost’ Racism and Toxic Workplace Allegations: ‘I Failed’ to Provide Safety and Comfort

Zack Sharf Digital News Director “Lost” showrunners Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse confront several accusations of racism, toxicity and more that allegedly occurred during the making of the ABC hit series in Maureen Ryan’s new book, “Burn It Down,” an excerpt of which has been published on Vanity Fair’s website. In the excerpt, Lindelof admits that he “failed” in regards to providing “safety and comfort” in the show’s writers’ room. Several writers and actors spoke to Ryan about the toxic work environment on “Lost,” which ran for six seasons on ABC from 2004 to 2010. Harold Perrineau, who starred as Michael Dawson in the first two seasons of “Lost,” spoke bluntly about his white co-stars getting the show’s major storylines. As he put it, “It became pretty clear that I was the Black guy. Daniel [Dae Kim] was the Asian guy. And then you had Jack and Kate and Sawyer.”

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Jeff Stelling reveals heart-warming Elton John phone call

Elton John wishing him well ahead of his last show. The legendary broadcaster ended his 30-year association with the programme on the final day of the Premier League season, as the anchor of Sky's score update show. Stelling helped make the Saturday afternoon show a television staple for English football supporters to watch as the goals rolled in, using humour, sporting intelligence, and comradery to great effect.

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Tim Sherwood in Sky Sports howler after Chris Kamara-esque penalty mix-up leaves Clinton Morrison in stitches

Tim Sherwood released his inner Chris Kamara after producing a hilarious blunder whilst watching Preston vs QPR for Sky on Saturday afternoon - with the former Tottenham boss forgetting which end the home team were attacking.

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Chelsea given run around by Southampton - but fans can't help but notice dodgy pitch

Chelsea were given the run around by Southampton on Tuesday but fans could not help but notice the state of the dodgy pitch. Despite taking a 23rd minute lead through Raheem Sterling at St.