The Book of Random

The Wanted

Hey guys, so I got a request for the Wanted facts even though they've broken up. :)

Enjoy!

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NathanHis full name is Nathan James SykesHe was born on 18th April 1993Has a Sister called JessicaWas born in GloucesterSupports Manchester UnitedAlso supports Gloucester Rugby UnionWent to Sylvia Young Theatre SchoolIs always lateCame 3rd in the competition to represent UK at Junior Eurovision in 2004Won Britney Spears Karaoke Criminals in 2003His favourite band is Boys II MenLoves a good cup of teaIs the baby of the bandThinks he looks like sid the sloth from Ice AgePlays the keyboardMaxHis full name is Maximillian Alberto GeorgeHe was born on 6th September 1988Is a VirgoHas a brother called JackWas born in ManchesterSupports Manchester CityOnly member of the band not to have a flat in LondonWas in a band called Avenue with Andy from Lawson before being in The WantedLoves playing with the other boys earsHad a contract at Preston North End football clubHis dream is to swim with sharksHis favourite band is QueenPlays bass guitarWas engaged to Michelle KeeganLoves performing gigs in ManchesterJayHis full name is James McGuinessWas born on 24th July 1990Has a twin brother called TomAlso has an older brother called Luke and a younger brother called SeanHas a younger sister called EleanorIs obsessed with AvatarHas a pet bearded dragon called Neytiri or Tia for shortWas born in NottinghamAttended a dance school before joining the bandConsistently losing his phoneLoves SkittlesIs a vegetarianWas named sexiest vegetarian in 2011Is called 'JayBird' or just 'Bird' by the rest of the bandPlays the tambourine or drums on tourSivaHis full name is Siva KaneswaranWas born on 18th November 1988Has an identical twin brother called KumarHas 6 other siblingsWas a model before joining The WantedIs half Sri-Lankan, half IrishWas born in DublinLoves chocolate browniesHas a longterm girlfriend called NareeshaHas silk sheets on his bedThe other boys constantly take the mickey out of his for his love of candlesPlays the guitarLoves Star TrekHis favourite animal is a dogNicknamed 'Siva the Diva' by the other boysTomHis full name is Thomas Anthony ParkerHe was born on 4th August 1988Has an older brother called LewisIs from BoltonSupports Bolton WanderersAuditioned for The X Factor but didn't get past the first audition stageAlso played Mark Owen in a Take That tribute bandWent to Uni to study Geography but dropped outHas a girlfriend called KelseyHis favourite animal is a parrotIs known for his tantrumsPlays the guitarIs the oldest member of the bandIs a self proclaimed shocking dancerHas a tattoo on his side that says 'Rock and Roll'The WantedThey were formed by mass audition in 2009They were put together by Jayne Collins, the same woman behind The Saturdays and District 3Their first UK Single was All Time LowIt was released on 25th July 2010It reached number 1Before their debut single the boys did a long schools and clubs tourTheir first US release was Glad You CameIt also became their second UK number oneTheir first performance in the US was on The Ellen ShowThe video for their second single Heart Vacancy was filmed in CroatiaThey are managed by Justin Bieber's manager Scooter BraunThey supported The Bieber on a tour of South AmericaTheir first album was called The WantedNathan came up with the band name after hearing album track Let's Get UglyWere banned from switching on Manchester Christmas Lights in 2010 due to health and safety fearsTheir debut headline tour was called 'Behind Bars'They were supported by Lawson, TwentyTwenty and Starboy NathanTheir first arena tour was called 'The Code' despite fans wanting it to simply be called 'The Wanted Arena Tour'At the request of fans they added album track 'The Weekend' to the tour setlistTheir second album was called Warzone'Glad You Came' was performed on GleeIn 2011 they did the Comic Relief single called 'Gold Forever''Chasing the Sun' was the theme song for 'Ice Age: Continental Drift'In 2013 they won 'Best Group' at the Virgin Media Awards, beating One DirectionTheir own TV show 'The Wanted Life' starts in Summer 2013