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Fans left furious as I’m A Celebrity Australia teases the most controversial Olympian in the world: ‘If it’s Raygun I’m out’

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I'm a celebrity... Get me out of here! drew the ire of fans across Australia on Monday when the series teased Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn, 37, (pictured) as one of the 2025 contestants.

I’m a celebrity… Get me out of here! drew the ire of fans across Australia on Monday when the series teased Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn as one of the 2025 contestants.

The reality show shared a video on Instagram that hinted that Raygun, 37, could be the Olympian who will join the cast in the South African jungle later this month.

However, furious fans threatened to boycott the show if it featured the breakdancer who made headlines at the Paris Olympics for her controversial performance.

The video was careful not to reveal the identity of the 2025 contestant, keeping their face and hands covered with emojis while holding a mobile phone in hand.

But the mystery celebrity then revealed they were Olympic athletes before sharing the three emojis that hint at who they could be: kangaroo, croissant and a cap.

Viewers only need to look at Raygun’s performance during the 2024 Olympics to see that the emojis could easily be linked to his controversial breakdancing entrance.

I’m a celebrity… Get me out of here! drew the ire of fans across Australia on Monday when the series teased Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn, 37, (pictured) as one of the 2025 contestants.

He jumped like a kangaroo and wore a cap during the stunt, with the croissant (a French pastry) hinting at Paris, where the 2024 Olympics were held.

Fans of the show flocked to the comments, threatening to turn off their televisions during the next season, airing on January 19, if Raygun appears on their televisions.

“If it’s Raygun I’m not watching,” one person wrote, while another said, “If Raygun is on the show I’m out and so is everyone else I know.”

‘Sorry, I’m a celebrity, like everyone else, if this is Raygun, I’m not watching it either… Too bad I look forward to this show every year!’ added a third.

Another user commented: ‘OK, this may confirm my worst fear of Raygun being in the cast. And for that reason I am out.’

“Like everyone else, if it’s Raygun I won’t watch,” wrote another, while others added: “Oh please NO Raygun” and “What a way to ruin the show.”

It comes just days after Raygun, whose real name is Rachael Gunn, appeared in Australian Lamb’s summer 2025 advert.

While last year’s theme took aim at things that weren’t Australian, Australian Lamb for 2025 encouraged people to “leave the comments section”.

The reality show shared a video on Instagram that hinted that Raygun could be the Olympian who will join the cast in the South African jungle later this month.

The reality show shared a video on Instagram that hinted that Raygun could be the Olympian who will join the cast in the South African jungle later this month.

It is understood the advert used real comments that people on the internet have written relating to a range of topics including dog sitting, making a cup of tea and Raygun.

During the announcement, people highlight some of the disconcerting comments that were shared online last year, before ambassador Sam Kekovich produces a grilled lamb chop to bring people together in the clip.

Highlighting some absurd comments, the promo features a group of people sitting at a booth with a sign above it that says, “The comments section.”

During the ad, several actors begin arguing about whether to put milk in a cup of tea before taking out the tea bag.

An exasperated character says: ‘Now we’re fighting over tea…’ While another replies: ‘It could be worse…’

The camera then pans to a woman dressed in a green tracksuit outfit who appears to be posing as Raygun performing a dance on a stage in front of the group.

Afterwards, several members on the stand shouted a variety of messages at the lady, including: “She’s my hero” and “She broke the dance.”

“I don’t get it,” one added, while another responded to the comments: “Oh, another keyboard warrior.”

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However, furious fans threatened to boycott the show if it featured the breakdancer who made headlines at the Paris Olympics for her controversial performance.

However, furious fans threatened to boycott the show if it featured the breakdancer who made headlines at the Paris Olympics for her controversial performance.

“It’s fake,” one was heard saying, while another added: “Why does everyone hate?”

The woman continued dancing and rolling on the floor while two individuals appeared to ask why there was so much trolling.

“There’s got to be something bringing us together,” one said, before the screen cut to Sam, who said, “Come on everyone, get out of the comments and get into the chops.”

The hilarious ad aims to shed light on the difference between how some Australians have treated people online and how they would in person.

Livestock Australia chief marketing officer Nathan Low said: “When you delve into the world of online comments, it makes you think Australians are fighting each other, no matter how trivial the topic.”

‘But in real life we ​​don’t treat each other like that.

“The Summer Lamb campaign is an irreverent reminder that Australians always do their best when we’re united, and there’s no better way to bring everyone together than an epic Australian lamb barbecue.”

It comes as Raygun was heavily trolled following her performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, but has also become something of a cult hero in Australia.

The Australian breaking sensation failed to score any points at the Olympics and was questioned for her unique dances, in which the university researcher jumped like a kangaroo.

While many offered support and congratulated Raygun for making it to the Games, she previously spoke out about some of the horrible comments sent her way by some social media users.

Raygun has defiantly vowed not to let her enemies defeat her.

“People have really tried to shame me,” he said.

“It’s been very difficult to process,” he said. Stellar. ‘My whole world has changed. My identity has changed. My relationships have changed, for better or worse.

“Unfortunately, it’s times like these you find out who your real friends are. And because things are still changing, it’s simply impossible to understand.

“It’s hard to predict what it will be like when I leave home.”

She added: “I think the haters want me to be locked in a room, ashamed and silent.”

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