Australian breakdancer Raygun has become a viral sensation following her bizarre performance at the Paris Olympics on Friday.
And now the question on everyone’s lips is… what could he do next?
Raygun, whose real name is Rachael Gunn, set the internet alight with her controversial routine in the French capital, which earned her three consecutive zero scores.
While many Australians have been enraged that her performance humiliated the country, Gunn – a university researcher with a PhD who specialises in “the cultural politics of breakdancing” – is now one of the hottest topics both in Australia and around the world, meaning this may not be the last we see of her.
It won’t get another chance to spark an Olympic frenzy, as breakdancing is not scheduled to make a comeback at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.
Australian breakdancer Raygun has become a viral sensation following her bizarre performance at the Paris Olympics.
Raygun, whose real name is Rachel Gunn, is now being tipped to appear on Dancing With The Stars
However, Gunn could still capitalize on his newfound fame in several other areas, including the Australian version of Dancing With The Stars.
Bookmakers Crypto Sports Betting have given him a 6/4 price to appear on the upcoming season of the popular entertainment show, while his chances of appearing as a contestant on Australian reality show I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here are valued at 4/1.
There’s even talk that Gunn could enjoy a supporting role on the big or small screen, and the breakdancer is priced at 7/1 to land an acting job thanks to her performance at the Olympics.
Other possibilities include having her own reality show (9/1), appearing in a music video (12/1) and, somewhat less compelling, making Australia’s team for the 2028 Olympics (33/1).
After being mercilessly mocked for her “embarrassing” display in the sport’s Olympic debut, Gunn’s mental health is also being monitored amid the online attack.
Not all the reviews have been negative, with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese crediting her for giving her best at the event.
However, others were left furious by his low-scoring and sometimes bizarre performance, which included kangaroo hops, and which resulted in a dispute in the race.
Bookmakers Crypto Sports Betting have priced the 36-year-old at 6/4 to take part in the upcoming season of the popular entertainment show.
Her chances of appearing on Australian reality show I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here are rated at 4/1.
Gunn’s performance polarized viewers around the world, with Australians accusing her of humiliating the country.
Neha Madhok, co-founder and former executive director of political advocacy group Democracy in Colour, said Raygun’s selection was a reflection of the “whiteness” of Australian sporting culture.
Whatever her decision next, sports fans will not see Raygun at the Olympics anymore, as breaking has been removed from the schedule in Los Angeles.
The decision was made before the Paris Games, and Gunn was one of many who criticised the move.
“It was disappointing that it was decided not to be shown in Los Angeles, especially before we had a chance to show it,” he said earlier this month.
“Maybe it was a little premature. I wonder if they’re regretting it now.”
