For starters, it wasn't an actual breakup: In January 2014, the group announced their hiatus. In an official statement, they said the reason behind the break was so that they could each temporarily pursue solo endeavors. Sykes later said that "nobody is to blame" for the breakup.

What year did the wanted break up?

But, following their three album released, the boys announced their indefinite hiatus in 2014.

Are the wanted getting back together?

The Wanted Announce Return With 'Greatest Hits' Album Featuring New Music. Seven years on from their hiatus, The Wanted are back! Yes Max George, Tom Parker, Nathan Sykes, Jay McGuiness and Siva Kaneswaran are officially back together.