Castaway Profile
Noah Welker
Noah is the winner of Survivor: Dearborn - Season 1 and placed 8th on Survivor: Dearborn Heroes vs Villains.
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Noah is an essential member to the Survivor: Dearborn and Grand Rapids family. He is one of the first members to sign onto Season 1, where he led his infamous underdog Green Tribe to the final three. Here he became the first winner of Survivor: Dearborn, beating Martin Brown and Ashley Mark.
In 2018, Noah returned for Season 4 - Heroes vs Villains as a Hero. Immediately he was on everyone's radar, but managed to survive by winning challenges and making strong bonds where needed. Eventually his luck ran out and placed 8th, making him the last winner voted out that season.
Noah returned on production for Survivor: Grand Rapids, helping out on the camera crew. His girlfriend Kerry Driscoll played in Season 6 - Bad Blood.
Season 1
Noah Welker
Age: 18
Current Residence: Dearborn Heights
​Occupation: Retired brake rotor maker
Tribe: Green
Personal Claim to Fame: Mac and Cheese Club President and record holder. I'm also really good at running. I play the violin.
​Inspiration in Life: To own a zipcode, be loaded, make bank, having a smoking hot wife. & Harambe
Hobbies: Making brake rotors, sports, watching Survivor, staying out of trouble with my mom.
Pet Peeves: When my mom says I can't spend the night because girls will be over and chores
3 Words to Describe You: Great cheese cutter.
Survivor Contestant You Are Most Like: JT Thomas Jr.
Why do you think you'll survive Survivor: Dearborn?: I went camping when I was young and I'm very determined.
Why do you think you will be the Sole Survivor?: I have a good strategy and I'm a good dude.
Season Stats
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Tribe(s): Green (Chrysler); Merge Tribe
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Finish: 1/18
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Tribe Wins: 2
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Individual Wins: 2
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Votes Against: 1
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Tribals Survived: 13
Season 4
Name: Noah Welker
Age: 20
Hometown: Dearborn Heights, MI
Current Residence: Ann Arbor, MI
Occupation: Research Assistant
Previously Played on: Season 1
Previously Placed: 1/18
How have you changed since the last time you played?: Since Season 1 in 2016, I have moved to Ann Arbor to attend the University of Michigan School of Engineering. I worked at another factory (DADCO) one summer, and this past summer I worked at a design internship at the University of Michigan. I’ve done all this by trying to maintain a calm rational, well-thought out approach to problems like in my first season of Survivor: Dearborn.
Favorite Past Moment: “That’s f***ing beige”- Alyssa Witzleben
What are you most proud of from the last time you played?
I am most proud of orchestrating Alyssa’s rock out by telling John to use his idol, playing the 50/50 odds of getting out, and going on to win the game.
What, if anything do you most regret? Not getting a perfect game
How will you play differently this time? I think since I already won, I won’t be able to play a quiet game because I already have a target on my back. With that in mind, I’ll likely have to find a tight alliance but be ready to flip on a moment’s notice to prevent a blindside.
Previous Survivor you Respect the Most: Martin Brown
Previous Survivor you Respect the least: Matt McNeff
Season Stats
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Tribe(s): Heroes; New Heroes; Merged Tribe
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Finish: 8/24
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Tribe Wins: 6
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Individual Wins: 2
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Votes Against: 7
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Tribals Survived: 9