Tom Parker has had success in the US with The Wanted

The Wanted's Tom Parker says he and the lads have only bumped into One Direction on one occasion - in a rather unexpected location.

Both bands have been working hard to crack America but haven't really crossed paths.

'We only saw One Direction once when we bumped into them at a massage parlour,' Tom, 23, tells the Daily Star.

'We were using it as a rehearsal space and they were literally next door. So we went and said hi.'

Nathan Sykes, 19, was keen to go on a night out with 1D when they were competing for the highest position on the US Billboard Singles Hot 100 in March, but the rendezvous hasn't happened yet.

'Once this battle is over with One Direction we are going to take them for a drink, and we'll show them who can drink the most,' Nathan told The People.

'We tend to start on beer and then go on to spirits. Then of course we will take the 1D boys to a strip club. I would love to see their faces when we suggest that.'

Um, big smiles, we bet.

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