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The Wanted: Reality Show Is Going To Expose Our Lives In 'The Worst Possible Way And The Best Way' (EXCLUSIVE)

'[Nathan] Is So Young That It's Really Taking Its Toll'
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 22: (L-R) Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Nathan Sykes and Jay McGuiness of The Wanted attend the E! 2013 Upfront at The Grand Ballroom at Manhattan Center on April 22, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jennifer Graylock/Getty Images)

Even though one member of The Wanted is still recovering from serious vocal chord surgery, the show had to go on for the rest of the group at this week's E! Upfronts, where Max, Tom, Jay and Siva were promoting their new reality show "The Wanted Life."

HuffPost Teen had a brief chat with the temporary four-man Brit band at the event in New York City. For those of you who are curious about what the boys are really like behind-the-scenes, know this: While they may fancy themselves hard "partiers" on their show (which is set to premiere in June), they're actually really sweet when it comes to looking after their youngest member, Nathan Sykes.

On Nathan ...

Siva: He’s recovering. I think it’s just a waiting game right now. We went to visit him at the hospital. He’s OK.

Jay: It’s going to be a long road, and he’s got to do a lot before he can actually sing again. He’s in the best spirits for what he’s going through, but it’s just a waiting game. We’re all just waiting and we’re ready to have him back.

Siva: He’s the youngest member so it’s really astonishing… but he got ill. He got a cold and the cold just stuck.

Jay: I think with the gigs and with The Wanted still having to happen and exist with the show coming up, too... he’s so young that it’s really taking it’s toll. He can’t really speak.

On what we can expect from "The Wanted Life"...

Siva: Our show is going to expose our lives in every way -- the worst possible way and the best way. It’s going to expose our musical career and our relationships with each other.

Jay: Lots of partying. We have that reputation, so it wouldn’t really work if we decided to hide that, but you’ll actually be surprised. Like when they see us going out they’re like, "OK The Wanted are messy again!" but then hopefully they see a better part in there, as well.

Tell us: Are you psyched about "The Wanted Life"? Who's your favorite member? Sound off in the comments below or tweet @HuffPostTeen!

Leigh Blickley contributed reporting to this piece.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 18: Members of the band The Wanted attend the iHeartRadio '20/20' album release party with Justin Timberlake presented by Target at the El Rey Theatre on March 18, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 11: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) The Wanted chatting about The Ultimate iHeartRadio VIP Valentine's Day Experience sponsored by HP on February 11, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images for Clear Channel) (credit:Getty Images)
The Ultimate iHeartRadio VIP Valentine's Day Experience With The Wanted Sponsored By HP(03 of22)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 11: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) The Wanted chatting about The Ultimate iHeartRadio VIP Valentine's Day Experience sponsored by HP on February 11, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images for Clear Channel) (credit:Getty Images)
The Ultimate iHeartRadio VIP Valentine's Day Experience With The Wanted Sponsored By HP(04 of22)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 11: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) The Wanted chatting about The Ultimate iHeartRadio VIP Valentine's Day Experience sponsored by HP on February 11, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images for Clear Channel) (credit:Getty Images)
3rd Annual Cartoon Network's "Hall Of Game" Awards - Show(05 of22)
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SANTA MONICA, CA - FEBRUARY 09: Recording artists The Wanted perform during the 3rd Annual Cartoon Network's 'Hall Of Fame' Awards at the Barker Hangar on February 9, 2013 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Ultimate iHeartRadio VIP Valentine's Day Experience With The Wanted Sponsored By HP(06 of22)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 11: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) The Wanted chatting about The Ultimate iHeartRadio VIP Valentine's Day Experience sponsored by HP on February 11, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images for Clear Channel) (credit:Getty Images)
3rd Annual Cartoon Network's "Hall Of Game" Awards - Show(07 of22)
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SANTA MONICA, CA - FEBRUARY 09: Recording artist Max George of The Wanted performs during the 3rd Annual Cartoon Network's 'Hall Of Fame' Awards at the Barker Hangar, Santa Monica Airport, on February 9, 2013 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
3rd Annual Cartoon Network's "Hall Of Game" Awards - Show(08 of22)
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SANTA MONICA, CA - FEBRUARY 09: (L-R) Recording artists Siva Kaneswaran, Tom Parker, Max George, Nathan Sykes and Jay McGuiness of the musical group The Wanted perform during the 3rd Annual Cartoon Network's 'Hall Of Fame' Awards at the Barker Hangar, Santa Monica Airport, on February 9, 2013 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
3rd Annual Cartoon Network's "Hall Of Game" Awards - Show(09 of22)
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SANTA MONICA, CA - FEBRUARY 09: (L-R) Recording artists Nathan Sykes, Max George, Jay McGuiness, Siva Kaneswara and Tom Parker of The Wanted perform during the 3rd Annual Cartoon Network's 'Hall Of Game' Awards at the Barker Hangar, Santa Monica Airport, on February 9, 2013 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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FILE - This Aug. 22, 2012 photo shows members of the British boy band "The Wanted", from left, Jay McGuiness, Siva Kaneswaran, Max George, Tom Parker and Nathan Sykes posing for a portrait at JetBlue's T5 at JFK International Airport in New York. The British fivesome announced Wednesday, Feb. 6, that their new reality show will debut in June on E!. (Photo by Victoria Will/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
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The Wanted arrive for the 2013 People’s Choice Awards at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California, January 09, 2013. AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 09: (L-R) Singers Nathan Sykes, Jay McGuiness, Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, and Tom Parker of The Wanted accept the Favorite Breakout Artist award onstage at the 39th Annual People's Choice Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on January 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for PCA) (credit:Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 09: (L-R) Singers Nathan Sykes, Jay McGuiness, Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, and Tom Parker of The Wanted accept the Favorite Breakout Artist award onstage at the 39th Annual People's Choice Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on January 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for PCA) (credit:Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 09: The Wanted band members react in the audience after hearing they won the Favorite Breakout Artists Award at the 39th Annual People's Choice Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on January 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for PCA) (credit:Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 09: (L-R) Singers Jay McGuiness, Nathan Sykes, Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, and Tom Parker of The Wanted accept the Favorite Breakout Artist award onstage at the 39th Annual People's Choice Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on January 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for PCA) (credit:Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 09: Singers (L-R) Tom Parker, Jay McGuiness, Siva Kaneswaran, Nathan Sykes and Max George of The Wanted, winners of Favorite Breakout Artist, pose in the press room at the 39th Annual People's Choice Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on January 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 09: Singers Jay McGuiness, Nathan Sykes, Max George, Siva Kaneswaran and Tom Parker of The Wanted pose for a portrait during the 39th Annual People's Choice Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on January 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for PCA) (credit:Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 09: Singers (L-R) Tom Parker, Jay McGuiness, Siva Kaneswaran, Nathan Sykes and Max George of The Wanted, winners of Favorite Breakout Artist, pose in the press room at the 39th Annual People's Choice Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on January 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 09: Singers (L-R) Tom Parker, Jay McGuiness, Siva Kaneswaran, Nathan Sykes and Max George of The Wanted, winners of Favorite Breakout Artist, pose in the press room at the 39th Annual People's Choice Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on January 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 09: Singer Nathan Sykes of The Wanted attends the 39th Annual People's Choice Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on January 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for PCA) (credit:Getty Images)
39th Annual People's Choice Awards - Red Carpet(21 of22)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 09: (L-R) Singers Max George, Tom Parker and Jay McGuiness of The Wanted attend the 39th Annual People's Choice Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on January 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for PCA) (credit:Getty Images)
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