Boyband The Wanted take a break

British-Irish boy band The Wanted announced on Wednesday (January 22) that they were taking a break, saying their upcoming Word of Mouth Tour will be their last for a while.

The group, whose hit singles include "Chasing the Sun" and "Glad You Came," said they have decided to pursue their own personal plans.

A statement on their website stressed that they will continue working together in future and look forward to many successful projects.

The group, Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Nathan Sykes, Tom Parker and Jay McGuiness, formed in 2009 in England.