The Wanted 'Iris' cover and 2011 ♥

The Wanted capped off a fine year with a smooth biz session, but the insist they still dont have a pot to pee in. Max, jay, nathan, tom and siva Have become one of the most popular acts this year.... What's more, they can actually hold a tune. But despite hitting No1 with debut single All Time Low and scoring a No4 album, the boys are still waiting for the dough to roll in.

Brothers in arms ... The Wanted are still a tight-knit camp

After performing a three-song set - which included a cover of GOO GOO DOLLS' Iris and new single Lose My Mind - Max said: "We've had such a busy and incredible year but I'm still skint."

That accounts for their home-made Christmas card to Bizarre then.

He continued: "Give it a few more months.

"We've got a brand new single out in April, so maybe then."

The boys should be confident - with a jam-packed schedule ahead of them 2011 looks set to be even busier.

On top of a UK tour, the band are heading to the States and South East Asia in February, have plans for a second album and have been approached about starring in their own fly-on-the-wall TV show.

Siva said: "2011 is going to be even more manic. We're prepared for that."Tom added: "Going to America will be amazing.

"The UK is brilliant but it will be nice to get a different vibe."

It's just as well the lads are the best of friends too, They've lived in each other's pockets for the best part of 12 months, but Max has still invited the lads to spend New Year with him and his family.

Max said: "My family have hired a big barn in the middle of nowhere in Shropshire. it's going to be one big party for three nights."

If I were the boys I'd be catching up on my zzz's.

In the coming months, The Wanted will face extra competition in the form of SIMON COWELL'S new signing ONE DIRECTION

Nathan said: "It's going to be a great year for boybands. One Direction are great, we got on well with them when we met them on X Factor. I'm actually BBM buddies with NIALL."

Asked if they will be more successful than them, Tom confidently replied: "They will be big but not bigger than us. "We appeal to all ages because Nathan is young while Max is 22. They will definitely appeal to the younger audience."

Jay added: "It will be nice not being the new kids any more. It's nice to offer them advice if we can."
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The Wanted On The Tour and one direction! ♥

On The Tour:

MEGA boyband The Wanted will show record bigwigs just who’s in charge on their upcoming tour.

The five-piece kick off their first headlining dates in Manchester in March and have decided group hunk Max George, 22, will be creative director.

The lads – Max, Tom and Siva, Jay and Nathan are thrilled to have wrestled the creative reins from management.

Jay told the daily star: “The whole concept of the tour was Max’s idea and management took it from there, We love putting our own stamp on things and now can’t wait to hit the road.''

“But for now we’re keeping the theme of the show hush-hush as we don’t want to spoil the surprise for the fans.”

Tom added: “We always said we’re not your average boyband.

“We have a lot of say over how we do things and it’s great because our team respect that.”

On Capital FM Capital Rocks gala:

The daily star spoke to the boys at the 95.8 Capital FM Capital Rocks gala, which raised funds for the charity Help A London Child.

The gang put on a sterling live show singing ace new tune Lose My Mind and recent single Love Vacancy.

But it was when they performed breakthrough hit All Time Low that diners hit the dance floor.

Jay said: “We kissed the girls who were first on the floor and then everyone seemed to follow.

“Apparently we’re the first act at this event to get diners on the dance floor before dinner.”

The lads were also excited to see Queen Of The Jungle Stacey Solomon, 21, join in, Tom added: “Stacey looked amazing. I totally would.”

On One direction:

Meanwhile, the lads had a word of encouragement for X Factor band One Direction.

Max said: “I wanted One Direction to win but when it came to the final, Matt did better vocally.

“But we just know they’re going to be massive anyway. We can feel it.” Boy Power.