JOHN MAYER AND GERARD BUTLER MEET OVER DINNER

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John Mayer interrupted a recent interview with a Details magazine reporter to spend 20 minutes chatting with reported love rival Gerard Butler.

Both stars have been romantically linked to Jennifer Aniston in recent months and John Mayer officially dated the actress last year (08), but their unplanned meeting in Los Angeles was natural and friendly - and observed by a journalist.

John Mayer reportedly spotted the Scottish actor dining at the Chateau Marmont hotel while he was being interviewed for Details.

He broke off from his chat to walk over and greet Gerard Butler, who seemed delighted to see John Mayer.

The reporter, Steven Daly, writes, "For 20 minutes, the rest of the world disappears as the pair huddle together in what appears to be an intense discussion."

Upon his return, John Mayer insists the two men "talked about New York," adding, "We're in a bit of the same position of being branded womanisers."

Both John Mayer and Gerard Butler have denied recent romantic links to Aniston.