Backstreet boys member Nick Carter has been asked by former Westlife boy Brian McFadden to help him with the songs and lyrics from his next album, because he wants to give a boost to his career.

McFadden, 25, was so impressed by Carter's performances, that decided to ask him to work together. Nick liked the idea so they'll hook up when he's in the UK for the Boys' sold-out tour in October

A spokesperson says: "Brian called Nick out of the blue and asked if he could write for him for his next album.

"Nick liked the idea of working together and they've decided they'll hook up when he's in the UK for the Boys' sold-out tour in October.

"Even though Nick is in a boyband, he's done a lot of writing for other people and that stuff has a much harder edge. Brian knows his next record needs to sell and he's hoping Nick can help him."

Brian McFadden, born 12 April 1980, released his debut single "Real to Me" in September 2004, and it went to No. 1 on the UK charts.

His second single, "Irish Son", was released in November 2004 and went to No. 6 on the UK charts. However, the album with the same name only reached the top 30 in the UK charts.