Fox Announces UTOPIA’s First Season 1 Contestants

Fox has announced the contestants for their new reality series, UTOPIA, and…they’re quite a group. One of the most intriguing aspects? One of the contestants is pregnant.

And, really, there are some characters here. Check out the list of the first 15 contestants…

BELLA CHARTRAND

If there’s one person prepped for success in Utopia, it’s naked yoga enthusiast Bella, known as “the peppy prepper with a purpose” in her Southern hometown. “I’d rather be digging a hole than on a date,” says Bella, who nonetheless remains “open to the possibility of having a child in Utopia.”

Name: Bella Chartrand

Vitals: 45, single

Habitat of Origin: Griffin, GA

Occupation: Real estate entrepreneur; survivalist prepper

Skillset: Has been ready for Utopia for 10 years

ANDREA COX

“I’m a Christian who drops the f-bomb,” announces this detox diva, who would resort to cannibalism before killing or eating an animal. Utopians beware: “When I snap, I can be a little b*tchy and manipulating to get my way,” the self-proclaimed born-again virgin warns.

Name: Andrea Cox

Vitals: 38, single

Habitat of Origin: San Diego, CA

Occupation: Raw vegan chef; detox expert

Skillset: Juicing EVERYTHING

“5TH AVE” DAVE GREEN

“On paper, I’m written off,” says 5th burglar who’s been in and out of jail since 17. “I wanna show the world that ex-convicts and felons can make a change.”

Name: Dave Green

Nickname: 5th

Vitals: 31, single

Habitat of Origin: Queens, NY

Occupation: Homeless/Unemployed

Skillset: Sales; hustling; amateur barbering; smooth-talking

ROB HOSPIDOR

“I’m a g*ddamn patriot,” says proud Jersey native Rob Hospidor, who’s excited to represent America – “the REAL ’Merica,” he clarifies. The gun-loving libertarian is sure to clash with the “hippies, kumbayahs and hairy-legged broads” he suspects will populate Utopia.

Name: Rob Hospidor

Vitals: 38, engaged

Habitat of Origin: South Amboy, NJ

Occupation: Security programmer

Skillset: Hunting; fishing; handling guns; getting combative

JOSH JOHNSTON

“You can’t build a house without a general contractor, and you can’t build Utopia without me,” says Josh. A natural leader and a self-proclaimed “sexy beast,” Josh is on a personal quest to unify the group to build the most gratifying society possible.

Name: Josh Johnston

Vitals: 36, father

Habitat of Origin: Salt Lake City, UT

Occupation: General contractor

Skillset: Building; cooking; sewing; fishing; hunting

JONATHAN LOVELACE

“When I go to Utopia, God goes to Utopia,” proclaims Jonathan, who hopes to build a church and baptize his fellow Utopians.

Name: Jonathan Lovelace

Vitals: 44, married with two kids

Habitat of Origin: Church Hill, TN

Occupation: Pastor; high school coach

Skillset: Building; hunting; fishing; praying

NIKKI NOCE

An ideal society won’t take shape overnight, but don’t expect that to phase Nikki. The holistic doctor and tantric sex enthusiast is sure to take a hands-on approach to communal living. “The human touch is so loving and healing,” she says.

Name: Dr. Nikki Noce

Vitals: 29, single

Habitat of Origin: Brooklyn, NY

Occupation: Medical and Holistic doctor; life coach; herbalist

Skillset: Non-traditional medicine; yoga instruction; gardening

BRI NYUGEN

“It would be nice to be the prettiest girl in Utopia – that way, I could have my pick of the men,” says Bri, who is also passionate about animal rights and sustainability.

Name: Bri Nyugen

Vitals: 20, single

Habitat of Origin: Westminster, CA

Occupation: Veterinary technician; student

Skillset: Farming; raising livestock; horseback riding; canning fruits and vegetables; building huts

MIKE QUINN

“My strengths are definitely in government, not in working,” says lawyer Mike, a serial dater who’s packing work boots…although he’s not planning on wearing them. “We have a much better chance of creating a society if I’m managing the rules.”

Name: Mike Quinn

Vitals: 33, single

Habitat of Origin: New York, NY

Occupation: Attorney

Skillset: Litigation; wise-cracking

AMANDA SCOTT

“I’m pregnant, but not powerless,” says Amanda, who plans to keep her pregnancy a secret from the other Utopians for as long as she can. Her work with developmentally challenged children reaffirms her belief that if “everyone treated each other like family, the world would be a better place.”

Name: Amanda Scott

Vitals: 30, single

Habitat of Origin: Seattle, WA

Occupation: Behavioral specialist

Skillset: Patience; organizing/planning; singing

AARON THOMAS

“Food is life,” says this former Army officer who knows what a good meal can mean to a hungry community. A hopeless romantic and fantastic forager, Aaron envisions a Utopia free of class divisions and full of nuts and berries.

Name: Aaron Thomas

Vitals: 26, single

Habitat of Origin: Jackson, MS

Occupation: Private chef

Skillset: cooking; foraging; personal training

CHRIS TUORTO

He’ll infuse your spirit with happiness and burn your mouth with the hot peppers he farms with his family. Chili charmer Chris loves inspiring others, working as a team and finding beauty in all he beholds. Well, maybe not everything. “Bible bangers drive me nuts,” he says.

Name: Chris Tuorto

Vitals: 25, single

Habitat of Origin: Cary, NC

Occupation: Glass blower; chili farmer

Skillset: Skateboarding; surfing; shredding; guitar-playing

HEX VANISLES

Don’t call her Katniss. Sure, hunter Hex Vanisles is “six feet of twisted steel and sex appeal,” but her primary game is to bring lessons from Utopia back to Detroit, her hometown.

Name: Hex Vanisles

Vitals: 25, single

Habitat of Origin: Detroit, MI

Occupation: Unemployed

Skillset: Hunting; fishing; gathering

RED VANWINKLE

“I’ll be your Hillbilly MacGyver and your go-to guy,” says Kentucky Red, who won’t tolerate fools in Utopia. “I can fix just about anything,” he says. “But there ain’t no fixin’ stupid.”

Name: Red Vanwinkle

Vitals: 42, married; father

Habitat of Origin: Cecilia, KY

Occupation: Handyman; farmer; moonshiner; home builder; natural medicine man

Skillset: See “Occupation” above. The guy can do it all.

DEDEKER WINSTON

In Utopia, Dedeker wants everyone to feel safe, warm and comfortable…with her non-traditional sexuality: polyamory. “I’m not a freak. I’m not a sex addict. This is not a kink,” says the liberal, who hopes to educate her fellow Utopians.

Name: Dedeker Winston

Vitals: 26, polyamorous relationship

Habitat of Origin: Los Angeles, CA

Occupation: Model; motion-capture artist,

Skillset: Cheese-making; social mediating

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So, this is going to be interesting, huh? The UTOPIA series premiere event kicks off on Sunday, September 7th at 8 PM on Fox.

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