Exile Island returned this season, but with new twists.

So far, Exile Island has not been used again.

They agreed to work to get sent back to Exile Island together to collect more clues.

Cole visited Exile Island more than anyone that season (4 total).

No one was sent to Exile Island due to the tribal switch.

Exile Island was not yet known to the castaways.

Exile Island was brought back this season, with yet more twists.

All 16 players came on what was later told to be Exile Island for the start of the game.

The final three were taken to Exile Island to take part in a tribute to the players voted off before them.

Players are often sent to Exile Island for one or both of these strategic reasons.