Raygun could spin Olympics outrage into TV role
Raygun’s next move could be a regular place on TV screens.
Rachael Gunn, who soared to notoriety with her widely mocked appearance in breaking’s debut at the Paris Olympic Games, has been one of Australia’s most talked about figures ever since.
The 36-year-old broke her silence last week and insisted she gave her all in the competition and asked for the harrassment of her “family, friends, the breaking community” to end.
It followed worldwide reaction to the Olympian’s routine, which received commentary from entertainment figures like Adele and Jimmy Fallon.
Now, Gunn has reportedly caught the attention of the producers of Australia’s Channel 10 show “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!”
The show, which throws celebrities into a campsite and involves a range of challenges and eliminations before a winner is announced, aired its 10th season earlier this year.
Gunn is considered a perfect addition for the next series and is being courted by producers, a source told New Idea magazine.
“Raygun would be the ideal campmate,” they said. “The public will want to hear her story in the jungle. Love her or loathe her, she has everyone talking.”
It would be a lucrative move for Gunn, who may want to capitalize on her rapid rise to fame.
Gunn, who made a surprise appearance on Sunday’s Logies Awards with a video tribute to the nominees, is just the type of figure the producers covet.
“It’s these viral moments and water-cooler conversations that IAC will want to capitalize on,” the source said.
Raygun was Australia’s representative as the sport debuted on the Olympic stage earlier this month.
Busting out the sprinkler, the snake and a kangaroo hop among her moves while wearing a jumpsuit, Gunn’s performance drew an instant reaction.
The judges failed to award her a single round in her three matches.
Gunn, the Oceania continental champion, also won plenty of new fans with her self-deprecating style, but the judges – and most of the world – saw it differently.
She was a lamb to the slaughter when taking on world champ and No. 2 ranked breaker “Nicka” from Lithuania, but she handled herself superbly in the aftermath.
“I am super excited to be part of bringing breaking to the world,” Raygun said after her Olympic debut.
“It is such a phenomenal atmosphere here. It is such an amazing experience and it is a privilege to get this opportunity.”
She also explained the motivation behind some of her clunkier moves.
“All my moves are original,” she said. “Creativity is really important to me. I go out there and I show my artistry. Sometimes it speaks to the judges and sometimes it doesn’t. I do my thing and it represents art. That is what it is about.”
News.com.au has contacted Channel 10 for a comment over the speculation.
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