{{Short description|British-Irish boy band}} {{distinguish|text=Wanted (band), from South Korea (2004–2012)}} {{pp-vandalism|small=yes}} {{Use British English|date=December 2011}} {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2021}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = The Wanted | image = The Wanted By Daniel Åhs Karlsson.jpg | caption = The Wanted in 2013 at the Swedish program ''Sommarkrysset'' in Stockholm Gröna Lund. From left to right: Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, Max George, Tom Parker, and Nathan Sykes. | landscape = yes | background = group_or_band | origin = United Kingdom | years_active = {{flatlist| * 2009–2014 * 2021–present }} | genre = {{flatlist| *Pop *dance-pop }} | label = {{flatlist| * Geffen * Island * Mercury }} | website = {{URL|thewantedmusic.com/}} | current_members = * Max George * Siva Kaneswaran * Jay McGuiness * Nathan Sykes | past_members = Tom Parker }}
'''The Wanted''' are a British-Irish boy band formed in 2009, and originally consisted of members Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, Tom Parker, and Nathan Sykes. The group signed a worldwide contract to Universal Music, Island Records and Mercury Records, and was managed by Scooter Braun.<ref name=uk/><ref name=ire>{{cite web|url=http://www.disneydreaming.com/2012/04/25/the-wanted-make-fun-of-their-manager-scooter-braun/|title=The Wanted Make Fun of Their Manager Scooter Braun|work=Disney Dreaming|date=25 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120705124716/http://www.disneydreaming.com/2012/04/25/the-wanted-make-fun-of-their-manager-scooter-braun/|archive-date=2012-07-05}}</ref>
The Wanted's released their debut album, ''The Wanted'' in 2010. It peaked at number four on the UK Albums Chart.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Official Albums Chart Top 100|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/albums-chart/20101031/7502/|date=31 October 2010|website=UK Albums Chart|access-date=5 May 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=The Wanted - Artist Profile|url=https://eventseeker.com/artist/11470-the-wanted|website=eventseeker|access-date=5 May 2020}}</ref> and spawned three UK top 20 singles: their debut single, "All Time Low", which topped UK Singles Chart,<ref name=uk>{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/_/wanted/|title=UK Charts > The Wanted|publisher=Official Charts Company|access-date=2 September 2011}}</ref> "Heart Vacancy", which reached number two, and "Lose My Mind", which reached number nineteen. Their follow-up album ''Battleground,'' was released in 2011 and reached number five in the UK and number four in Ireland. The album lead single, "Gold Forever", was released in aid of Comic Relief and peaked at number three in the UK. The third single, "Lightning", hit number two in the UK.
In early 2012, the Wanted achieved success in the United States and Canada with their single "Glad You Came" which became their second UK number-one.<ref name="uk" /> It peaked at number three for four consecutive weeks on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, the highest American chart entry by a British boy band at the time. Their follow-up singles "Chasing the Sun" and "I Found You" reached the top spot on the ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Club Songs chart. The band's compilation album, ''The Wanted'' (2012), reached the top 10 on the ''Billboard'' 200.<ref>[http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/489257/jack-white-scores-first-no-1-album-on-billboard-200-chart Jack White Scores First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart | Billboard<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In 2013, the Wanted starred in their own reality series on E! entitled ''The Wanted Life''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.antimusic.com/news/13/June/04The_Wanteds_New_Reality_Show_Premieres.shtml|title=The Wanted's New Reality Show Premieres|date=4 June 2013|work=antiMusic|access-date=16 June 2013}}</ref> On 22 January 2014, the band announced that they would be taking a hiatus in order to pursue individual solo projects.
According to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), the band has been certified for 800,000 albums and 3.6 million singles in the UK.<ref>{{cite web |title=Certified Awards |url=http://www.bpi.co.uk/certified-awards.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130120124207/http://www.bpi.co.uk/certified-awards.aspx |archive-date=20 January 2013 |access-date=8 March 2019 |work=Bpi.co.uk |publisher=British Phonographic Industry}}</ref> Their nominations and accolades include 14 World Music Awards, two Brit Awards, an American Music Award, and a MTV Video Music Award. On 8 September 2021, The Wanted had announced that they would be reuniting for a greatest hits album and a performance at a charity concert at the Royal Albert Hall in support of band member Tom Parker,<ref name=":0" /> who had been diagnosed with brain cancer in late 2020.<ref name="BBC News">{{Cite news|date=2020-10-12|title=Tom Parker: The Wanted singer diagnosed with inoperable brain tumour|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-54506215|access-date=2021-09-08}}</ref> Parker died from the illness on 30 March 2022.<ref name="Waddell">{{Cite web |last=Waddell |first=Lily |date=2022-03-30 |title=Tom Parker dead: The Wanted star dies aged 33 after cancer |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/tom-parker-dead-the-wanted-star-brain-tumour-b991508.html |access-date=2022-03-30 |website=www.standard.co.uk |language=en}}</ref>
==History== ===2009–2010: Formation and debut album=== The Wanted were formed in 2009 through mass auditions held by Jayne Collins, who also put together the Saturdays and Parade.<ref name=mtv>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/the-wanted|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100630021308/http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/the-wanted|url-status=dead|archive-date=30 June 2010|title=MTV > The Wanted|publisher=MTV UK|access-date=2 September 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite interview|url=http://voice21.justyouth.org.uk/features/interview-with-the-wanted/|title=Interview with The Wanted|interviewer=Leah Bargota|publisher=Voice21|date=26 November 2010|access-date=2 September 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120426072417/http://voice21.justyouth.org.uk/features/interview-with-the-wanted/|archive-date=26 April 2012}}</ref> The audition process, which saw more than 1,000 people attend, took over nine months. Just George, Parker and Sykes were involved at the start, and Kaneswaran and McGuiness joined later through the process. The group revealed in their autobiography that after they were informed of the line-up, seven more people were re-auditioned before they were signed to Maximum Artist Management and Geffen Records.
The group were credited with co-writing five of the thirteen tracks on the album. On 25 July 2010, they released their debut single, "All Time Low". The song was co-written by Steve Mac (who also produced it), Wayne Hector and Ed Drewett. It hit number one in the UK and spent 17 weeks in the UK top 40. The second single "Heart Vacancy", again written with Hector, was released on 17 October 2010. It peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart. The group's third single from the album was "Lose My Mind", which reached number 19 on the UK Singles Chart following a performance on ''The X Factor''. The group's eponymous debut album was released on 25 October 2010 and peaked at number four in the UK and has since been certified Platinum in the UK. Between 28 March and 15 April 2010, the group embarked on the fifteen-date Behind Bars theatre tour, which saw them play in twelve UK cities. They were supported by Lawson, Twenty Twenty and Starboy Nathan.
===2011–2012: ''Battleground'' and ''The Wanted: The EP''=== In January 2011, the group began to work on their second studio album. The album featured writing credits from the band members on ten of the fifteen tracks, and contributions from Steve Mac, Wayne Hector, Ed Drewett, Diane Warren and Guy Chambers. The album's lead single, "Gold Forever", was released in aid of Comic Relief<ref>{{cite interview|last=George|first=Max |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/interviews/a299892/the-wanted.html|title=The Wanted|interviewer=Robert Copsey|work=Digital Spy|date=25 January 2011|access-date=3 September 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-12415384|title=The Wanted record official song for Comic Relief|publisher=BBC|date=10 February 2011|access-date=3 September 2011}}</ref> and debuted at number three on the UK Singles Chart. In July 2011, the group released the album's second single, "Glad You Came", which became their second number-one single. It was number one for two weeks, and stayed in the top ten of the chart for six weeks. The single also reached number one in Ireland and remained there for five weeks.<ref name=ire/> The song also charted in some European territories, and was very successful in Australia. The third single from the album, "Lightning", was released on 16 October 2011, peaking at number 2 in the UK and number 5 in Ireland. The fourth single, "Warzone", was released on 26 December 2011, with the music video and radio debut coming in early November 2011. On 7 November 2011, the group's second album ''Battleground'' was released. It debuted at number 5 in the UK and number 4 in Ireland. It has since been certified Platinum in the UK. In addition to shows in the United Kingdom, including T4 on the Beach, V Festival, and the iTunes Festival, the group supported Canadian singer Justin Bieber in Brazil on 8 and 9 October 2011 and Britney Spears on her Femme Fatale Tour at the Manchester Evening News Arena on 6 November 2011.
Between 15 February and 9 March 2012, the group embarked on "The Code" tour, to promote the release of the album. The 16-date arena tour saw the group play in thirteen cities in England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland. Known as #TheCodeTour, each concert featured an interactive element that linked to the group's official Facebook and Twitter pages.
In a bid to break into the United States market, the Wanted went on a short promotional radio and club tour of the United States, touring between 17 January to 8 February 2012. The success of the 10-date tour led to the group's official release of their debut American single, "Glad You Came". It peaked at number three on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and has since sold over 3 million copies there. Their debut American EP, ''The Wanted: The EP'', was released in April 2012, debuting at number seven in the US and number eight in Canada. "Chasing the Sun" was released as the band's second official single there, peaking at number 50 on the ''Billboard''Hot 100 whilst also reaching number one on the Hot Dance Club Songs chart. "Chasing the Sun" was released on 21 May 2012. On 22 May 2012, the band opened and performed at the first Q102's Springle Ball concert. On 14 June 2012 the band performed a concert at New York City's Beacon Theatre, which was also broadcast live on music television station Fuse. The group visited Australia and New Zealand for the promotion of their extended play in August 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.3news.co.nz/The-Wanted-coming-to-New-Zealand/tabid/418/articleID/259962/Default.aspx|title=The Wanted coming to New Zealand |publisher=3 News|date=3 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112160155/http://www.3news.co.nz/The-Wanted-coming-to-New-Zealand/tabid/418/articleID/259962/Default.aspx|archive-date=2013-11-12}}</ref> Following their promotional tour of Australia, the group headed to the US for a number of promotional concerts.
===2012–2014: ''Word of Mouth'', ''The Wanted Life'' and indefinite hiatus=== The Wanted began working on their third studio album shortly after the release of ''Battleground'' on 4 November 2011. In May 2012, "Chasing the Sun" was released as the album's lead single, and the third single from the band's ''The Wanted: The EP'' in the United States. Around this time, the band also premiered a brand new track called "Satellite", which was co-written by Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic. In August 2012, the band filmed a music video in Los Angeles, reportedly for their brand new single, "I Found You". However, when the video for "I Found You" was released in October 2012, it was a different one. The band later revealed that they had reshot the video in London, not being satisfied with the first one. The original was later released as the "fan version" on Vevo. "I Found You" was released on 5 November 2012 as the album's second single.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://idolator.com/6887992/the-wanted-i-found-you|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126071728/http://idolator.com/6887992/the-wanted-i-found-you|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 January 2013|title=The Wanted's "I Found You": Hear Their New Single|last=Daw|first=Robbie|date=7 September 2012|work=Idolator|access-date=18 November 2012}}</ref> The band confirmed in September 2012 that the album would contain a number of collaborations, including tracks with Pitbull, LMFAO,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1692284/the-wanted-lmfao-album-collabo.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120824012254/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1692284/the-wanted-lmfao-album-collabo.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 August 2012|title=The Wanted Tease 'Insane' LMFAO Collabos|last=Garibaldi|first=Christina |publisher=MTV|date=21 August 2012|access-date=18 November 2012}}</ref> Chris Brown, Rita Ora<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heatworld.com/Entertainment/Music/2012/07/The-Wanted-Well-turn-down-Rita-Ora-songs-if-theyre-not-good-enough-/|title=The Wanted "We'll turn down Rita Ora songs if they're not good enough"|last=Wilkinson|first=Sophie|work=heatworld.com|date=2012-07-16|access-date=2012-11-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120718064349/http://www.heatworld.com/Entertainment/Music/2012/07/The-Wanted-Well-turn-down-Rita-Ora-songs-if-theyre-not-good-enough-/|archive-date=2012-07-18}}</ref> and Dappy.<ref>{{cite web|author=lfoley |url=http://www.sugarscape.com/main-topics/music/767413/exclusive-dappy-wanted-nathan-sykes-collaboration |title=EXCLUSIVE: Dappy reveals all the details about new The Wanted collaboration 'Bring It Home' |work=Sugarscape |date=21 September 2012 |access-date=18 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120923191024/http://www.sugarscape.com/main-topics/music/767413/exclusive-dappy-wanted-nathan-sykes-collaboration|archive-date=2012-09-23}}</ref> In November 2012, the band announced that the album had been pushed back from the original release of 3 December 2012 to February 2013 at their request; the reason stated for this delay was to perfect the album, and "tweak out a few insecurities involving certain tracks". It was confirmed that the album would feature a track co-written by fellow label-mate Justin Bieber.
In early February 2013, it was announced that the Wanted would star in their own reality series called ''The Wanted Life'', produced by Ryan Seacrest.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/TV/2013/02/06/British-pop-group-The-Wanted-gets-E-reality-series/14631360190372/|title=British pop group The Wanted gets E! reality series|work=United Press International|date=6 February 2013|access-date=17 June 2013}}</ref> In the United States, it premiered on E! on 2 June 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/16/the-wanted-life-to-premiere-sunday-june-2-on-e/178224/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019064115/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/16/the-wanted-life-to-premiere-sunday-june-2-on-e/178224/|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 October 2013|title='The Wanted Life' to Premiere Sunday, June 2 on E!|last=Bibel|first=Sara|date=16 April 2013|work=TV by the Numbers|publisher=Zap2it|access-date=16 April 2013}}</ref> In April 2013, the band announced the release of the third single from their third album, titled "Walks Like Rihanna", named after Barbadian singer Rihanna.<ref>{{cite web|last=Corner|first=Lewis |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a476520/the-wanted-confirm-new-single-walks-like-rihanna-listen.html|title=The Wanted confirm new single 'Walks Like Rihanna' – listen|date=26 April 2013|work=Digital Spy|access-date=26 April 2013}}</ref> It was released on 23 June 2013 and debuted and peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart. On 9 September 2013, the band announced that their new album ''Word of Mouth'' would be released on 4 November. It was preceded by the release of "We Own the Night" and "Show Me Love (America)". On 25 July 2013 the group was spoken to by police after champagne was thrown out of a hotel window, soaking poet Todd Swift. A police statement said "Police were called at around 12.20pm on Thursday, July 25, to a report of a man having been verbally threatened and having had a liquid substance thrown over him at a hotel in Marylebone."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://toddswift.blogspot.ie/2013/08/report-of-assault-by-boy-band-known-as.html|title=Report Of The Assault By The Boy Band Known As The Wanted|last=Swift|first=Todd |author-link=Todd Swift|work=Eyewear|via=Blogger |date=3 August 2013|access-date=11 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/showbiz/a502305/the-wanted-throw-champagne-over-poet-todd-swift-police-called/|title=The Wanted 'throw champagne over poet Todd Swift', police called|work=Digital Spy|last=Eames|first=Tom |date=30 July 2013 |access-date=11 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Topher|first=Chris |url=http://uk.omg.yahoo.com/gossip/the-juice/the-wanted-trouble-police-poet-champagne-hotel-balcony-070859950.html |title=The Wanted run into trouble with the police after drenching poet with champagne from their hotel balcony |date=30 July 2013 |work=Yahoo Celebrity UK |access-date=11 March 2015 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131109012257/http://uk.omg.yahoo.com/gossip/the-juice/the-wanted-trouble-police-poet-champagne-hotel-balcony-070859950.html |archive-date= 9 November 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/122246/Police-Called-After-The-Wanted-Accused-Of-Throwing-Champagne-From-A-Hotel-Window |title=Police Called After The Wanted 'Accused Of Throwing Champagne From A Hotel Window' |last=Adejobi |first=Alicia |work=EntertainmentWise |date=30 July 2013|access-date=11 March 2015 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150403041122/http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/122246/Police-Called-After-The-Wanted-Accused-Of-Throwing-Champagne-From-A-Hotel-Window |archive-date= 3 April 2015 }}</ref> On 7 October 2013, it was announced that the Wanted would embark on their first world tour, the Word of Mouth World Tour, in 2014. The tour included shows in the UK, mainland Europe, the US, and Canada.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a521523/the-wanted-announce-word-of-mouth-2014-world-tour.html|title=The Wanted announce 'Word of Mouth' 2014 world tour|last=Rigby|first=Sam|date=7 October 2013|work=Digital Spy|access-date=16 November 2013}}</ref>
The band originally announced in January 2014 that they were taking a hiatus in order to pursue individual solo projects.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thewantedmusic.com/news/611|title=Important Announcement|work=thewantedmusic.com|date=22 January 2014|access-date=22 January 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140122185914/http://www.thewantedmusic.com/news/611|archive-date=22 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1720884/the-wanted-hiatus-after-tour.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140124011737/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1720884/the-wanted-hiatus-after-tour.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 January 2014|title=The Wanted To Go on Hiatus After Spring Tour|publisher=MTV|date=22 January 2014|first=Jocelyn|last=Vena|access-date=22 January 2014}}</ref> In a 2014 interview with ''The Sun'', George stated that part of the group's reasoning for taking a hiatus was due to the success of One Direction, saying "One Direction are a phenomenon that no one else can compete with. They've taken over the market. We have our own fans, who we love, but we couldn't stop things from happening".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://hollywoodlife.com/2014/01/28/max-george-the-wanted-breaking-up-one-direction-fight-split/ | title=Max George: The Wanted Broke up Because of One Direction Rivalry | date=29 January 2014 }}</ref> Parker later echoed George's statements in an interview with Digital Spy, stating "For The Wanted to try and compete against one of the biggest bands in the world ... it's almost impossible. I don't think any band out there can compete with them at the moment".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a585884/tom-parker-on-the-wanted-its-impossible-competing-with-one-direction/#%7EoKVZD4YaSLR642 | title=Wanted star: 'Competing with 1D impossible' | website=Digital Spy | date=23 July 2014 }}</ref>
=== 2021–present: Reunion, ''Most Wanted: The Greatest Hits'' and Parker's death === Since 2020, the band had been teasing a reunion.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Storey|first=Katie|date=2020-10-14|title=The Wanted 'in talks to reunite' after Tom Parker tumour diagnosis|url=https://metro.co.uk/2020/10/14/the-wanted-talks-reunite-celebrate-bands-success-tom-parker-brain-tumour-diagnosis-13418224/|access-date=2021-09-08|website=Metro|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Novak|first=Kim|date=2021-07-17|title=Max George and Tom Parker think The Wanted reunion could happen|url=https://metro.co.uk/2021/07/17/max-george-and-tom-parker-think-the-wanted-reunion-could-happen-14945496/|access-date=2021-09-08|website=Metro|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Peacock|first=Tim|date=2021-09-08|title=The Wanted Announce Return With Greatest Hits Album|url=https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/wanted-return-greatest-hits-album/|access-date=2021-09-08|website=uDiscover Music|language=en-US}}</ref> On 5 September 2021, it was reported that a reunion would be officially announced on 8 September, with new music and performances announced, including raising money for cancer charities in support of band member Tom Parker,<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Duff|first=Seamus|date=2021-09-05|title=The Wanted 'set to reunite with new music and to raise money for cancer charity'|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/wanted-set-reunite-new-music-24912162|access-date=2021-09-08|website=Daily Mirror|language=en}}</ref> who was diagnosed with an inoperable stage 4 glioblastoma in late 2020.<ref name="BBC News"/>
On 8 September 2021, it was announced that the band would return with a greatest hits album titled ''Most Wanted: The Greatest Hits'', set to be released on 8 November. The album would also include new music. Additionally, the band were set to perform at a charity concert by Tom Parker titled "Inside My Head – The Concert" at the Royal Albert Hall on 20 September 2021, the band's first performance together in seven years.<ref name=":0" /> The concert raised money for the cancer charities Stand Up to Cancer and The National Brain Appeal.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Wanted's Tom Parker overcome with emotion at Inside My Head charity comeback gig|url=https://uk.style.yahoo.com/the-wanted-tom-parker-comeback-gig-113220467.html|access-date=2021-09-29|website=uk.style.yahoo.com|date=21 September 2021 |language=en-GB}}</ref>
On 13 October 2021, the band released "Rule The World", co-written by Max George, their first single in seven years. This was closely followed by their greatest hits album, ''Most Wanted: The Greatest Hits'', on 12 November 2021, which included another new song titled "Colours", co-written by Nathan Sykes, alongside all the fan favourites and some newly recorded acoustic tracks. Their Christmas single, a cover of East 17's "Stay Another Day", was released 5 November 2021 and also features on the deluxe version of ''Most Wanted''. An acoustic cover of "Remember" by Becky Hill and David Guetta was released as the first promotional single off the album.
They kicked off their twelve-date Most Wanted: The Greatest Hits Tour on 3 March 2022 in Glasgow, which saw them travel up and down the UK performing to all their fans before finishing on 17 March 2022, in Liverpool. They were joined by special guest Hrvy across all twelve dates. The band teamed up with the iPledge charity, where they donated £1 from every single ticket sale in aid of The Brain Tumour Charity.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kelly |first=Hana |date=2022-03-14 |title=Emotional homecoming for The Wanted's Tom Parker at AO Arena |url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/emotional-homecoming-wanteds-tom-parker-23378534 |access-date=2022-04-20 |website=Manchester Evening News |language=en}}</ref>
Parker died on 30 March 2022, as stated by his wife.<ref name="Waddell"/> The band's single "Gold Forever" surged in sales and streams following the announcement, and the song debuted at number 2 on the UK Singles Sales Chart on 1 April 2022.<ref>{{cite web |date=1 April 2022 |title=Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100: 01 April 2022 – 07 April 2022 |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-sales-chart/20220401/7509/ |access-date=3 April 2022 |website=Official Charts}}</ref> On 27 April 2022, the Wanted released a new version of the song, titled "Gold Forever (For Tom)" in tribute.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/the-wanted-release-gold-forever-for-tom-single-with-the-brain-tumour-charity-in-honour-of-tom-parker__36178/|title=The Wanted release Gold Forever (For Tom) single with The Brain Tumour Charity in honour of Tom Parker|website=Official Charts|last=Smith|first=Carl|date=27 April 2022|access-date=28 April 2022}}</ref> All proceeds of the single sales will be donated to The Brain Tumour Charity.
==Members== {{col-begin}} {{col-2}}
'''Current members''' * Max George – lead and backing vocals (2009–2014; 2021–present) * Siva Kaneswaran – lead and backing vocals (2009–2014; 2021–present) * Jay McGuiness – lead and backing vocals (2009–2014; 2021–present) * Nathan Sykes – lead and backing vocals (2009–2014; 2021–present) {{col-2}}
'''Former members''' * Tom Parker – lead and backing vocals (2009–2014, 2021–2022; died 2022) {{col-end}}
==Discography== {{Main|The Wanted discography}}
* ''The Wanted'' (2010) * ''Battleground'' (2011) * ''Word of Mouth'' (2013)
==Media==
===''Wanted Wednesday''=== The group run a weekly online podcast, ''#WantedWednesday'', featuring backstage footage, social activities and exclusive performances.
===''Wanted World''=== In 2012, the group launched an interactive fan site titled ''Wanted World'', where the fans can get exclusive access to new videos, merchandise, VIP tour tickets, and live web chats. Platinum membership costs £100 per year and gold membership £40 per year.<ref name=":53">{{cite web|last=The Wanted|title=Wanted World|url=http://www.thewantedmusic.com/|publisher=Universal Music|access-date=18 April 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100401073715/http://www.thewantedmusic.com/|archive-date=1 April 2010}}</ref> Since 2013, fans have been able to buy a £5 monthly membership that gives them the same access as gold membership.<ref name=":53" />
==Tours== The Behind Bars Tour was the band's first theatre tour which sold out within weeks of going on sale. It began on 26 March 2011 and concluded on until 15 April. The tour featured 12 different cities with a total of sixteen dates.
{| class="wikitable collapsible collapsed" style="text-align:center;" |- !colspan=4|The Behind Bars Tour |- !Date !City !Theatre<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gorockfest.com/artist-news/the-wanted-tour-dates-2011-announced/|title=The Wanted Tour Dates Announced|work=GoRockfest.Com|date=30 March 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120724134107/http://www.gorockfest.com/artist-news/the-wanted-tour-dates-2011-announced|archive-date=24 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://thewantedmusic.com/news.php?id=19350|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101128124736/http://thewantedmusic.com/news.php?id=19350|url-status=dead|archive-date=2010-11-28|title=The Wanted TOUR!!|work=thewantedmusic.com}}</ref> |- | 26 March 2011 || Rhyl || Pavilion |- | 28 March 2011<ref name="youtube.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIYZmVMI-FQ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140125205259/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIYZmVMI-FQ| archive-date=2014-01-25|title=The Wanted Tour-Lightning |via=YouTube |date=28 March 2011 }}</ref> || rowspan="2" | Manchester || rowspan="2" | O2 Apollo |- | 29 March 2011 |- | 30 March 2011 || Newcastle || City Hall |- | 1 April 2011 || Brighton || Brighton Centre |- | 2 April 2011 || Nottingham || Royal Concert Hall |- | 3 April 2011 || Cardiff || Motorpoint Arena |- | 5 April 2011 || Plymouth || Pavilions |- | 6 April 2011 || rowspan="2" | London || rowspan="2" | Hammersmith Apollo |- | 7 April 2011 |- | 9 April 2011 || Bournemouth || International Centre |- | 10 April 2011 || Sheffield || City Hall |- | 11 April 2011 || Wolverhampton || Civic Hall |- | 13 April 2011 || rowspan="2" | Glasgow || rowspan="2" | Clyde Auditorium |- | 14 April 2011 |- | 15 April 2011 || Edinburgh || Playhouse |}
{{hidden | headercss = background: #ccccff; font-size: 100%; width: 75%; | contentcss = text-align: left; font-size: 100%; width: 90%; | header = Set list – United Kingdom 2011 | content = Tour set list<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/the-wanted/2011/royal-concert-hall-nottingham-england-7bd24644.html|title=The Wanted Concert Setlist at Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham on April 2, 2011 |work=setlist.fm|access-date=2020-06-06}}</ref> # "Behind Bars" # "Lose My Mind" # "Weakness" # "Personal Soldier" # "Let's Get Ugly" # "A Good Day for Love to Die" # "Hi & Low" # "Golden" # "Animal" {{small|(Neon Trees cover)}} # "Iris" {{small|(Goo Goo Dolls cover)}} # "Heart Vacancy" # "Lightning" # "Say It on the Radio" # "Dynamite" / "Higher" / "Dirty Picture" / "Break Your Heart" {{small|(Taio Cruz medley)}} # "Made" # "Replace Your Heart" # "Gold Forever" # "All Time Low" # "Glad You Came" }}
It was announced on Friday 16 December 2011 that the group would embark on their first US tour, with 10 dates to be held over January and February 2012.
{| class="wikitable collapsible collapsed" style="text-align:center;" |- !colspan=4|The Wanted US Tour |- !Date !City !Theatre |- | 17 January 2012 || Orlando, Florida || The Social |- | 20 January 2012 || Washington, D.C. || Rock 'n' Roll Hotel |- | 22 January 2012 || New York City || Irving Plaza |- | 24 January 2012 || Philadelphia || Theatre of Living Arts |- | 26 January 2012 || Chicago || Bottom Lounge |- | 27 January 2012 || Minneapolis || Fine Line |- | 31 January 2012 || Dallas || The Prophet Bar |- | 2 February 2012 || Salt Lake City || Club Soung |- | 7 February 2012 || San Diego || House of Blues |- | 8 February 2012 || Los Angeles || El Rey Theatre<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/102174/the-wanted-hit-la-s-el-rey-theatre|title=The Wanted Hit LA's El Rey Theatre|work=AllAccess.com|publisher=All Access Music Group|date=9 February 2012|access-date=2020-06-25}}</ref> |}
The Wanted announced that they would embark on their first arena tour across the UK and Ireland in February and March 2012. Known as the Code Tour and T.W.A.T., each concert featured an interactive element that links to their official Facebook and Twitter pages.
{| class="wikitable collapsible collapsed" style="text-align:center;" |- !colspan=4|The Code Tour |- !Date !City !Venue |- | 15 February 2012 || Nottingham || Capital FM Arena |- | 17 February 2012 || Manchester || Evening News Arena |- | 18 February 2012 || Sheffield || Motorpoint Arena |- | 20 February 2012 || Brighton || Brighton Centre |- | 23 February 2012 || Cardiff || Motorpoint Arena |- | 24 February 2012 || Liverpool || Echo Arena |- | 25 February 2012 || Newcastle || Metro Radio Arena |- | 27 February 2012 || Glasgow || S.E.C.C. |- | 28 February 2012 || Aberdeen || A.E.C.C. |- | 1 March 2012 || Birmingham || LG Arena |- | 2 March 2012 || Bournemouth || International Centre |- | 3 March 2012 || London || The O<sub>2</sub> Arena |- | 5 March 2012 || Brighton || Brighton Centre |- | 6 March 2012 || Bournemouth || International Centre |- | 8 March 2012 || Belfast || Odyssey Arena |- | 9 March 2012 || Dublin || The O<sub>2</sub> |}
{{hidden | headercss = background: #ccccff; font-size: 100%; width: 75%; | contentcss = text-align: left; font-size: 100%; width: 90%; | header = Set list – United Kingdom 2012 | content = Tour set list<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/the-wanted/2012/capital-fm-arena-nottingham-nottingham-england-13de9111.html|title=The Wanted Concert Setlist at Capital FM Arena Nottingham, Nottingham on February 15, 2012 |work=setlist.fm |access-date=2020-06-06}}</ref> # "Invincible" # "Lose My Mind" # "Rocket" # "Lie to Me" # "Lightning" # "Last to Know" # "Dagger" # "Heart Vacancy" # "I Want It All" # "I'll Be Your Strength" # "Warzone" # "Viva la Vida" / "Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall" / "Paradise" / "Fix You" {{small|(Coldplay cover)}} # "Say It on the Radio" # "Gold Forever" # "All Time Low" # "Glad You Came" }}
==Filmography== {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="4" style="background: LightSteelBlue;" | Television |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes |- | rowspan="2" | 2013 | ''Chasing the Saturdays'' | Themselves | 1 Episode: #DeepFriedSats |- | ''The Wanted Life'' | Themselves | TV series |}
==Awards and nominations== {| class="wikitable" |- !Year ! style="width:190px;"|Nominee ! style="width:210px;"|Award ! style="width:210px;"|Category !width="70"|Result !Ref |- | rowspan="5" | 2010 || rowspan="4" | The Wanted || rowspan="2" | Virgin Media Music Awards || Best Newcomer || {{Nom}} ||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.virginmedia.com/music/awards/winners.php?page=6|title=Best Newcomer - Virgin Media Music Awards - winners|publisher=Virgin Media|access-date=11 February 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110210072418/http://www.virginmedia.com/music/awards/winners.php?page=6|archive-date=2011-02-10}}</ref> |- | Best Group || {{Nom}} ||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.virginmedia.com/music/awards/winners.php?page=4|title=Best Group - Virgin Media Music Awards - winners|publisher=Virgin Media|access-date=11 February 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110210072408/http://www.virginmedia.com/music/awards/winners.php?page=4|archive-date=2011-02-10}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" | 4Music Video Honours || Hottest Boys || {{Won}} ||<ref name="4MVH2010">{{cite web|title=The results are in! |url=http://www.4music.com/article/4music-video-honours/the-results.html |publisher=4Music |access-date=15 December 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101205160618/http://www.4music.com/article/4music-video-honours/the-results.html |archive-date=5 December 2010 }}</ref> |- | Box Biggest Breakthrough || {{Won}} ||<ref name="4MVH2010" /> |- | rowspan="2" | "All Time Low" || Best Video || {{Nom}} ||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://industrymusicgroup.co.uk/industry-music-group-news/x-factor-live-booking-agent-4-music-video/|title=4 Music Video Honours|date=26 October 2010|publisher=Industry Music Group|access-date=11 February 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101201052901/http://industrymusicgroup.co.uk/industry-music-group-news/x-factor-live-booking-agent-4-music-video/|archive-date=1 December 2010}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3"| 2011 || Brit Awards || Best British Single || {{Nom}} ||<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/brit-awards-2011-cheryl-cole-14874620|title=BRIT Awards 2011: Cheryl Cole, Matt Cardle, The Wanted and Katy Perry all nominated|date=13 January 2011|work=OK!|access-date=11 February 2011}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" | The Wanted || Arqiva Awards || Best Breakthrough || {{Won}} || |<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsonnews.net/radio/9881-arqiva-commercial-radio-awards-2011-winners-announced.html|title=Arqiva Commercial Radio Awards 2011 Winners Announced|work=News on News|date=7 July 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120316113928/http://www.newsonnews.net/radio/9881-arqiva-commercial-radio-awards-2011-winners-announced.html|archive-date=16 March 2012}}</ref> |- | BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards || Best British Music Act || {{Won}} || |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/teenawards/2011/winners/#p00kz6lk|title=Teen Awards – 2011 – Winners|publisher=BBC|access-date=2020-06-06}}</ref> |- | rowspan="8"| 2012 || "Glad You Came" || Brit Awards || Best British Single || {{Nom}} ||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a359857/brit-awards-2012-nominations-florence--the-machine-coldplay-more.html|title=Brit Awards 2012 nominations: Florence + the Machine, Coldplay, more|last=Millar|first=Paul|date=12 January 2012|work=Digital Spy|access-date=12 January 2012}}</ref> |- | The Wanted ||Nickelodeon UK Kids' Choice Awards || Favourite UK Band|| {{Nom}} ||<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kca.nick.co.uk/info/kca2012-nominees |title=The 2012 KCA Nominees |work=kca.nick.co.uk|publisher=Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards|access-date=2015-07-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120421084017/http://kca.nick.co.uk/info/kca2012-nominees |archive-date=2012-04-21}}</ref> |- | "Glad You Came" || rowspan="4" | Teen Choice Awards || Choice Summer Song || {{Nom}} ||<ref>{{cite web|last=Sciarretto|first=Amy |url=https://wobm.com/2012-teen-choice-awards-second-round-of-nominations/|title=2012 Teen Choice Awards: Second Round of Nominations Announced|date=14 June 2012|publisher=WOBM-FM|access-date=2020-06-07}}</ref> |- | rowspan="13" | The Wanted || Choice Music: Breakout Group || {{Nom}} ||<ref name="2014TCA">{{cite web|title=2013 Teen Choice Awards: The Winners List |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1712166/teen-choice-awards-2013-winners/ |publisher=MTV |access-date=21 June 2015 |date=11 August 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303194231/http://www.mtv.com/news/1712166/teen-choice-awards-2013-winners/ |archive-date=3 March 2016 }}</ref> |- || Choice Summer Music Star: Group || {{Nom}} ||<ref name="2014TCA" /> |- | Choice Music Group || {{Nom}} ||<ref name="2014TCA" /> |- | MTV Video Music Awards || Best New Artist || {{Nom}} ||<ref>{{cite web|last=Kaufman |first=Gil |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1690825/2012-video-music-awards-nominees/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715231132/http://www.mtv.com/news/1690825/2012-video-music-awards-nominees/|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 July 2014|title=2012 MTV Video Music Awards: The Nominations Are In!|publisher=MTV|date=30 July 2012|access-date=2020-06-07}}</ref> |- | American Music Awards || Favorite Pop/Rock Band, Duo or Group || {{Nom}} ||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1697612/2012-amas-winners-list.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121127172950/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1697612/2012-amas-winners-list.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=27 November 2012|title= American Music Awards 2012: Complete Winners List|date= 18 November 2012|publisher=MTV|access-date=14 January 2013 }}</ref> |- | rowspan="7" | 2013 || People's Choice Awards || Favorite Breakout Artist || {{Won}} ||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/awards/nominees/index.jsp?year=2013 |title=People's Choice Awards 2013 Nominees & Winners |publisher=CBS |access-date=30 January 2013 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160128023759/http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/awards/nominees/index.jsp?year=2013 |archive-date=28 January 2016 }}</ref> |- | Virgin Media Music Awards || Best Group || {{Won}} ||<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/the-wanted-win-best-group-award-29067125.html |title=The Wanted win best group award |work=Irish Independent |date=13 February 2013 |access-date=17 June 2013}}</ref> |- | Canadian Radio Music Awards || International Group of the Year|| rowspan=23 {{nom}} ||<ref>{{cite web|last=Rowe|first=Randy|url=http://cmw.net/radio/2013/01/29/nominees-performers-announced-for-2013-canadian-radio-music-awards-featuring-a-special-concert-performance-by-marianas-trench/|title=Nominees & Performers Announced For 2013 Canadian Radio Music Awards Featuring A Special Concert Performance By Marianas Trench|work=cmw.net|publisher=Canadian Music Week|date=29 January 2013|access-date=2020-06-06|archive-date=7 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200607001316/http://cmw.net/radio/2013/01/29/nominees-performers-announced-for-2013-canadian-radio-music-awards-featuring-a-special-concert-performance-by-marianas-trench/|url-status=dead}}</ref> |- | Nickelodeon UK Kids' Choice Awards || Favourite UK Band||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2013/03/and-winners-of-nickelodeon-uks-2013.html|title=And The Winners Of Nickelodeon UK's 2013 Kids' Choice Awards Are...|work=NickALive!|via=Blogger|date=24 March 2013|access-date=2020-06-07}}</ref> |- | Radio Disney Music Awards || Best Music Group || <ref>{{cite web|url=http://radio.disney.go.com/win/music/ol/rdma/RDMA_Rules_2013.pdf|title=Radio Disney Music Awards – 2013 Rules|publisher=Radio Disney |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130828094500/http://radio.disney.go.com/win/music/ol/rdma/RDMA_Rules_2013.pdf|archive-date=2013-08-28}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |Teen Choice Awards || Choice Music Group ||<ref name="2013TCA">{{cite web|title=Winners of "Teen Choice 2013" Announced |url=http://www.teenchoiceawards.com/tcnews.aspx#.UeX1jI21EaY |publisher=Teen Choice Awards |date=12 August 2013|access-date=17 July 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130821114959/http://www.teenchoiceawards.com/tcnews.aspx |archive-date=21 August 2013 }}</ref> |- | Choice TV Male Reality Star ||<ref name="2013TCA" /> |- | rowspan="16" | 2014 | rowspan="2" | Kids' Choice Awards | UK Favourite Band ||<ref name="2014KCA">{{cite web|url=http://kca.nick.co.uk/news/who-is-nominated-for-2014-kca/ipzlix|title=Find Out Who's Nominated for 2014 KCAs!|work=kca.nick.co.uk|publisher=Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140303044050/http://kca.nick.co.uk/news/who-is-nominated-for-2014-kca/ipzlix|archive-date=2014-03-03}}</ref> |- | TWFanmily | UK Favourite Fan Family ||<ref name="2014KCA" /> |- |rowspan="2" | "Chasing the Sun" |rowspan="14" | World Music Awards | World's Best Song ||<ref name="2014WMAsong">{{cite web|url=http://vote.worldmusicawards.com/selectnomination.asp?cat=1|title=Nomination for worlds best song|publisher=World Music Awards|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140524074138/http://vote.worldmusicawards.com/selectnomination.asp?cat=1|archive-date=2014-05-24}}</ref> |- | World's Best Video ||<ref name="2014WMAvideo">{{cite web|url=http://vote.worldmusicawards.com/selectnomination.asp?cat=3|title=Nomination for worlds best video |publisher=World Music Awards|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140528091011/http://vote.worldmusicawards.com/selectnomination.asp?cat=3|archive-date=2014-05-28}}</ref> |- |rowspan="2" | "I Found You" | World's Best Song ||<ref name="2014WMAsong" /> |- | World's Best Video ||<ref name="2014WMAvideo" /> |- |rowspan="2" | "Show Me Love (America)" | World's Best Song ||<ref name="2014WMAsong" /> |- | World's Best Video ||<ref name="2014WMAvideo" /> |- |rowspan="2" | "Walks Like Rihanna" | World's Best Song ||<ref name="2014WMAsong" /> |- | World's Best Video ||<ref name="2014WMAvideo" /> |- |rowspan="2" | "We Own the Night" | World's Best Song ||<ref name="2014WMAsong" /> |- | World's Best Video ||<ref name="2014WMAvideo" /> |- | ''Battleground '' | rowspan="2" | World's Best Album || rowspan="2" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://vote.worldmusicawards.com/selectnomination.asp?cat=2|title=Nomination for worlds best album|publisher=World Music Awards|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140528074214/http://vote.worldmusicawards.com/selectnomination.asp?cat=2|archive-date=2014-05-28}}</ref> |- | ''Word of Mouth'' |- | rowspan="2" | The Wanted | World's Best Group ||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://vote.worldmusicawards.com/selectnomination.asp?cat=6|title=Nomination for worlds best group |publisher=World Music Awards|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140527164707/http://vote.worldmusicawards.com/selectnomination.asp?cat=6|archive-date=2014-05-27}}</ref> |- | World's Best Live Act ||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://vote.worldmusicawards.com/selectnomination.asp?cat=7|title=Nomination for worlds best live act|publisher=World Music Awards|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140524074147/http://vote.worldmusicawards.com/selectnomination.asp?cat=7|archive-date=2014-05-24}}</ref> |}
==References== {{Reflist|colwidth=30em}}
==External links== {{commons category|The Wanted (band)}}
* {{Official website|https://thewantedmusic.com/}} * {{IMDb name|4015241}} * {{discogs artist|The Wanted (5)}}
{{The Wanted}} {{Nathan Sykes}}
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