"Utopia" contestant Andrea Cox was fired from the upcoming FOX show before filming for the series even started, TMZ reports.

Cox was fired due to her failure to abide by the show's contract rule that prohibits cell phone use on the show. [TMZ]

Prior to taping, "Utopia's" 14 contestants were sent to a remote island and required to remain isolated in separate hotel rooms with no form of outside communication. However, TMZ reports Cox was found using her cell phone to research the other contestants.

"Utopia," which premieres on Sunday Sept. 7, is an upcoming FOX reality series that is designed to be a social experiment.

Fourteen contestants are chosen to be on the show that isolates the contestants away from their normal lives and forces them to create a "perfect world" together.

"Behold UTOPIA, a bold new series based on the hit Dutch program. Watch what happens as 14 pioneering Americans wave goodbye to the lives they've known, move to a remote location, and set out to create a society from scratch. They've got limited supplies, wildly diverse backgrounds, and zero bathrooms. What could go wrong -- besides everything?," the tv series' press release reads."The Utopians will make every decision about how they live and work. Will they choose democracy or dictatorship? Capitalism or socialism? Fidelity or free love? Which religion, if any, will prevail? Will they punish or forgive? Keep or share?"

FOX is still on the hunt for additional cast members to complete the "Utopia" cast. However, 14 contestants have already been confirmed for the show and revealed to the public.

The "Utopia" cast includes Aaron, a 26-year-old chef, Amanda, a 30-year-old behavioral specialist, Bella, a 45-year-old doomsday prepper, Bri, a 20-year-old veterinary aide, Chris, a 25-year-old chili farmer, Dave, 32 and unemployed, Dedeker, a 26-year-old belly dancer, Hex, 25 and unemployed, Jonathan, a 44-year-old pastor, Josh, a 36-year-old general contractor, Mike, a 33-year-old attorney, Nikki, a 29-year-old holistic doctor, Red, a 42-year-old handyman and moonshiner, and Rob, a 38-year-old security programmer.

"Utopia" premieres on Fox on Sept. 7 at 8/7c.

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