RUSSELL, TERRI & MEG: SHOCK LOVE TRIANGLE

THE GLADIATOR STAR IS PLAYING LEADING MAN TO BOTH LADIES

Russell Crowe has found himself caught in the middle of a tug-of-love between Meg Ryan and Terri Irwin, New Idea can reveal.

The Hollywood actor, who turned 56 on April 7, has long been linked to ‘soulmate’ Terri, 55, after forging an ironclad friendship with the entire Irwin family following the death of his close pal Steve in 2006.

Now comes word that Meg – who had a steamy affair with Rusty two decades ago – is keen to reignite their romance following her recent split from long-term fiancé John Mellencamp.

That’s left the one-time Gladiator heart-throb with a major decision to make!

“Russell is in a unique position because he has these two amazing women fighting it out for his affections,” an exclusive insider reveals. “I’m sure he’ll be extremely flattered but also a little torn, because it’ll bring up a lot of old emotions – especially with Meg. He probably thought things were well and truly finished between them, but she’s always held a candle for Russell and now she’s single it’s the perfect opportunity for them to reconnect again.”