Controversial Olympian Rachael “Raygun” Gunn is being “courted” by the producers of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia, who will appear in its upcoming series.
The 36-year-old breakdancer rose to global fame for her disastrous performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, which became the most talked-about moment of the competition.
And Channel Ten are “very keen” to sign the Sydney-born athlete as they believe she would be a great addition to the show, a source told this week’s programme. New idea magazine.
“Raygun would be the perfect camping companion. Audiences will want to hear her jungle story. Love her or hate her, everyone is talking about her,” they began.
They added that Raygun’s unique style had quickly captivated the audience and his addition to the show would surely draw people in.
‘It’s these viral moments and informal conversations that IAC will want to capitalize on.’
Raygun’s unusual Olympic routine, which included kangaroo hops and at one point slithering across the floor like a snake, sparked an avalanche of mockery online.
Her routine also failed to impress the judges and she received no points, finishing last in the grueling competition.
Controversial Olympian Rachael “Raygun” Gunn (pictured) is being “courted” by producers of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia to appear in their upcoming series
Gunn made a surprise appearance at the 2024 TV Week Logie Awards on Sunday night when he alluded to the controversy.
In a surprise tribute video to the celebrity nominees, Raygun urged them all to “bring out their signature moves” to celebrate their Logies wins.
She told the crowd: ‘Australia, this is Raygun. I just want to say congratulations to all the Logie nominees and good luck tonight.
A source close to the show told this week’s New Idea Magazine that Channel Ten is “very keen” to hire the Sydney-born athlete as they believe she would be a great addition to the show. (Pictured: IAC presenters Julia Morris and Robert Irwin)
“Feel free to do some of my signature moves to celebrate. Have fun and take care of each other.”
While Raygun faced huge criticism for her performance at the Olympics, she also attracted the attention of big stars.
People including Adele, Fatboy Slim and American talk show host Jimmy Fallon have expressed their support for the athlete.
The source added that her unique style had quickly captivated audiences and her addition to the show was sure to draw people in.