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    Nathan Sykes Returns To The Wanted: The Story Of His Summertime Ball 2013 Comeback

    After several months away recovering from his throat surgery... Nathan Sykes FINALLY returned the The Wanted at the Summertime Ball 2013. Bursting out of the stage as a surprise during 'I Found You', here's the story of The Wanted's youngest band member and his incredible return to form.

    1. Nathan Sykes arrives on stage at Summertime Ball 2013

      1. Wembley Stadium Literally Erupted When Nathan Burst Out Of The Stage To Make His Return

      After teasing fans throughout there set that Nathan was still at home recovering, The Wanted threw in a curveball when the young pop star made his triumphant return in front of 80,000 screaming fans. Picture: Derek Bremner

    2. Nathan Sykes opens his arms to the Wembley Stadium crowd

      2. Nathan Sykes Soaks In The Atmosphere As Wembley Celebrates His Return To The Stage!

      The 20 year-old pop singer opened his arms to take in ever moment as he paused for effect before launching into his signature middle eight vocal for 'I Found You'.

    3. The Wanted belts out the chorus to 'I Found You'

      3. As The Crowd Waits In Anticipation...Nathan Belts Out His First Note Since The Surgery!

      The entire of Wembley Stadium was behind him as Nathan took to the mic and powered out an incredibly powerful first note to kick off his return to the band. Picture: Derek Bremner

    4. Nathan Sykes points to 80,000 fans at the Summertime Ball 2013

      4. "I Said, People!!!" - Nathan Brings Wembley To Their Feet!

      The 'Glad You Came' singer looked overwhelmed and emotional as he gave his first performance since undergoing career-threatening surgery on his vocal cords.

    5. Nathan Sykes makes his comeback at the Summertime Ball 2013

      5. Nathan Sykes Brings High Emotion To The Summertime Ball While Making His Return!

      The Wanted stood supportively to the side while Nathan took center stage to make the dreams of thousands of fans come true. #NathIsBack

    6. Nathan Sykes gets down at the front of Wembley Stadium

      6. Nathan Gets Right Up Close With The Wembley Stadium Crowd As His Spotlight Continues!

      Nathan made sure there wasn't a single person seated in the whole stadium when he powered through his moving solo.

    7. Tom Parker embraces Nathan Sykes during their performance

      7. The Wanted.. Reunited!!

      The emotion was plain for everyone to see when The Wanted's Tom Parker lept into Nathan's arms while the crowd gave him a standing ovation for his solo performance.

    8. The Wanted embrace the returning Nathan Sykes at the Summertime Ball 2013

      8. The Wanted Congratulate Nath On His Return To The Fold!

      Nathan was clearly loving every minute of his return to the band... as Jay and Tom embrace the 20 year-old singer as only a band of brothers can!

    9. The Wanted stand reunited at the Summertime Ball 2013

      9. Finally Reunited... The Wanted Kick Off The Summertime Ball 2013 With A Bang!

      With the band finally a five-piece once again... Nathan rejoins Siva, Max, Jay and Tom at the front of Wembley to continue their show-stopping set. Picture: Derek Bremner

    10. The Wanted perform their new single 'Walks Like Rihanna' on stage

      10. The Band Made Their Presence Felt As They Kick Into New Single 'Walks Like Rihanna'!

      The smiles on their faces couldn't have been any bigger as The Wanted celebrated Nathan's return with a rendition of their brand new single.

    11. The Wanted pose together backstage at the Ball

      11. Fresh From Wowing 80,000 Fans... The Wanted Stand Reunited!

      "#WelcomeBackNath" - This says it all. Picture: Instagram

    12. The Wanted pose in the Twitter Mirror at the Summertime Ball 2013

      12. The Wanted Are Back Up To Their Old Tricks!

      With Nathan well and truly back in the fold the boys wasted no time getting into the spirit of things by fulling some funny faces into our Twitter Mirror! Picture: Twitter

    13. Nathan Sykes enjoys a night out at the Summertime Ball 2013

      13. Nathan Celebrates His HUGE Return In True The Wanted Style... With A Big Night Out!

      The UK star made his way to an after-party for the Summertime Ball 2013 at Mahiki nightclub in London. #WelcomeBackNath indeed! Picture: Rex

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