Boyband The Wanted carry the Olympic Torch

Boyband The Wanted have carried the Olympic Torch on the leg from Great Wyrley to Leamore.

Hundreds of fans turned out to see Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, Tom Parker and Nathan Sykes.

The Wanted with the Olympic Torch in Great Wyrley
The Wanted with the Olympic Torch in Great Wyrley Credit: South Staffs
Max George of The Wanted carries the Olympic Flame
Max George of The Wanted carries the Olympic Flame Credit: Press Association
Nathan Sykes of The Wanted carrying the Olympic Flame
Nathan Sykes of The Wanted carrying the Olympic Flame Credit: Press Association

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