They're not exactly One Direction! Brit boyband The Wanted 'mobbed' by only a few fans as they try and break the States

By Daily Mail Reporter

PUBLISHED: 04:46 EST, 15 November 2012 | UPDATED: 05:52 EST, 15 November 2012


The Wanted has been trying to take over the US charts for some time now, but it seems they're still miles behind on that other British boyband: One Direction.

Max George, Nathan Sykes, Tom Parker, Jay McGuiness and Siva Kaneswaran were spotted outside their hotel room in Los Angeles on Wednesday chatting to a few female fans before heading off to a photo shoot.

A handful of teenage girls gathered outside their hotel and the five lads from the UK were more than happy to sign a few autographs and pose for pictures.

Welcome to the USA: A handful of female fans gathered outside a hotel in LA to meet The Wanted

Welcome to the USA: A handful of female fans gathered outside a hotel in LA to meet The Wanted

But it is a far cry from the 15,000 screaming fans that camped for up to five days in New York to try and catch a glimpse of One Direction as they performed at the Today show.

The Wanted traveled across the pond earlier this year to try and boast their career, which saw them land on number three in the US charts with their hit single 'Glad You Came'.

They also revealed they are in talks of starring in their own reality TV show, similar to the series girl band The Saturdays have recently been filming in LA.

Meet and greet: The five lads happily chatted to the few teenage fans, although it was a far cry from the 15,000 screaming fans that awaited One Direction earlier this week

Meet and greet: The five lads happily chatted to the few teenage fans, although it was a far cry from the 15,000 screaming fans that awaited One Direction earlier this week

Breaking the States: The British boyband has been trying to break into the US charts this year, landing on number three with 'Glad You Came'

Breaking the States: The British boyband has been trying to break into the US charts this year, landing on number three with 'Glad You Came'

But despite the top three hit and possible TV show, The Wanted recently revealed an accountant told them they have run out of funds and are essentially 'broke'.

Speaking about the meeting, Jay said: 'It was so depressing. It took him two hours to say: "Boys, you're skint".'

The financial setback has only reignited the rivalry between the two boybands, as massively popular One Direction was recently reported to be worth £26 million.

Smile! The lads recently revealed they are broke following a meeting with their accountant

Smile! The lads recently revealed they are broke following a meeting with their accountant

Pop star: Max George seems happy to be chatting to his female admirers

Pop star: Max George seems happy to be chatting to his female admirers

LA boys: Siva and Jay were spotted outside their hotel before heading off the a photoshoot
LA boys: Siva and Jay were spotted outside their hotel before heading off the a photoshoot

LA boys: Siva and Jay were spotted outside their hotel before heading off the a photoshoot

Max added: 'They are worth millions. We're not.'

Max has also been in a war of words with One Direction's Louis Tomlison, which has seen the two going back and forth insulting each other in interviews.

It all started with Max telling a newspaper about their relationship with the popular boyband: 'We're not the best of friends, so it's not like we are going to go up and start hugging and kissing.'

Not the best of friends: The Wanted has been trying to create a rivalry with One Direction, which Louis Tomlison accepted

Not the best of friends: The Wanted has been trying to create a rivalry with One Direction, which Louis Tomlison accepted

Head-to-head: With One Direction reportedly being worth £26 million, it's clear who is more successful

Head-to-head: With One Direction reportedly being worth £26 million, it's clear who is more successful

'And they make little comments in interviews when we're mentioned. But they're young, and that's expected, and I laugh at it. If they're taking it seriously, then maybe that's just an age thing.'

Louis responded, telling Now magazine: 'I just think, "If you want to create that rivalry, then let's do it." We're not bothered about the friction or the rivalry.'

'But I'm not going to shy away from it because that isn't the person I am. I don't think it's fair to me or any of the lads.'

TV show? Nathan hugs a fan outside his hotel as the band revealed they might be getting their own show

TV show? Nathan hugs a fan outside his hotel as the band revealed they might be getting their own show

Hardly 'mobbed': After meeting their fans, Tom and Max head off to continue their work in Hollywood
Hardly 'mobbed': After meeting their fans, Tom and Max head off to continue their work in Hollywood

Hardly 'mobbed': After meeting their fans, Tom and Max head off to continue their work in Hollywood

 
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They never have many fans outside the hotels even here in the UK where they are HUGE!! We prefer to give them their space at the hotels. But when they are TV/radio/airports/gigs tonnes turns up! I mean there is a video that Nathan took in the US and there is hundreds of girls lining both sided of the streets to see them!! Also we know they arent as huge as 1d but it's nice they are so personal with fans, have a laugh and do things no other bands I know go to the effort of doing and thats why I love them so much!! ALSO they look gorgeous!! :D

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MAX IS SO YUMMY

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I like The Wanted better, but then I'm older. Maybe they should try going more alternative/punk than boybandish. Just my two cents.

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I would rather The Wanted have 2 fans and act the way they do than millions and act like One Direction. I'm a fan of 1D too but TW treat their fans WAY better than One direction ever would. All of the TW boys tweet & follow their fans almost daily. You can say all you want about The Wanted but the fact is they have a loyal fanbase that's not going to leave them for the next big thing. I'd take that any day. One Direction does not set the standard for talent or boy bands. Not everyone is going to be just like them & not everyone even wants to be like them. Oh, & "the unwanted" how original? Next time, maybe thing of something new.

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I think it is disgusting seeing people mock other people because their weight!! Get a life! Pretty sure you're far from perfect.

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I love you The Wanted! :)))

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I love you The Wanted! :)))

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That girl with the paint splattered cardie - pride of America!

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Hey i can't believe how mean to the fans some of you are!! These girls were just there to see a band they like! Do they deserve to be called "whales"?! I don't think so... You can say all you want about people who chose to be in the limelight... I guess that when you choose a public career you just accept criticism... But that's not the case of those girls, so leave them alone! It can be very hurtful especially at that age! I think that there are other ways to say that beeing fat is unhealthy (if that was your point, but i don't think so!) Ps; sorry for the english, i'm French

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lubbly tubbly

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