Controversial Olympic athlete Rachael Gunn has publicly apologized to the breakdancing community for the negative reactions she received following her performance at the Paris Olympics.
Gunn, who goes by her stage name Raygun, became an overnight sensation with her unique take on breakdancing during the first women’s competition at the Olympic Games last month.
The 37-year-old will talk about the viral moment that catapulted her to international fame on Channel 10’s panel show The Project on Wednesday night.
In a preview clip for the upcoming episode, host Waleed Aly asks the athlete: “Do you really think you are the best female athlete in Australia?”
Rachael hesitates for a moment and then answers, “Well, I think my track record indicates that.”
Another clip, released Wednesday morning, shows Gunn apologizing to the breaking news community for the criticism it has received.
“It’s really sad to hear that criticism,” she says.
“And I feel very sorry for the negative reactions the community has experienced, but I have no control over how people react.”
Rachael Gunn (pictured) says she’s heartbroken that the breaking news community has received so much negative feedback following her performance.
Gunn also talks about what it was like to become an international star and how the TV cameras were hot on her heels.
“That was really cool,” she says.
“If people are following me, what am I going to do? But that really made me panic.”
According to a TV insider, fans can look forward to the academic appearing on at least one highly rated reality show next year.
“Negotiations are currently underway for the future of one of the most talked about Australians in the world, Raygun, with multiple TV deals,” the source told Yahoo Lifestyle.
According to the insider, the networks don’t want to “share” Gunn.
“They are looking for exclusive network deals that can last 12 to 24 months, thereby blocking other opportunities for competing programming,” they explained.
Another source described Gunn as one of the most “in-demand names” in Australia at the moment, and said competing networks could eventually cast Gunn in a celebrity reality show, such as SAS Australia or Dancing with the Stars.
Gunn says she panicked as TV cameras followed her
Gunn, who performs under the stage name Raygun, became an overnight sensation with her unique take on breakdancing during the first women’s competition at the Paris Olympics
They added: ‘A number of talent agents have been circling the viral superstar since her memorable dance at the Paris Olympics went viral. The exact direction she will take will be revealed at any moment and whichever network she signs with will be telling.’
This follows rumours earlier this month that Dancing with the Stars bosses were keen to sign Gunn for the upcoming season.
Raygun made headlines and became a global meme at the Olympics for her routine, which saw her jump like a snake and roll like a kangaroo, and she chose to wear the Australian tracksuit during her competitions.
An insider told DailyMail.com exclusively that they would like to offer the athlete the chance to capitalise on her Olympic disaster and improve her image so she is no longer the ‘laughing stock’.
They added that they think Rachael is a “good match” and that they “would love to talk to her.”
‘Dancing with the Stars has had great dancers, terrible dancers, and pop culture favorites for years and Raygun is now one of their targets for the upcoming season.
Gunn appears to be headed for a career in television as all three commercial networks are reportedly trying to strike a deal with her
‘They are looking for people until the last minute and always want to stay up to date with what people are talking about.
‘That’s why they always go after Housewives, Bachelor franchise people, political names and this year Olympians and the Hawk Tuah girl.
“If they think someone can provide the reviews, they will consider it.”
The source added: ‘People stay on Dancing with the Stars for longer than 15 minutes and as for Raygun, the producers would like to talk to her to see if she is a good fit for the upcoming season.
‘Dancing with the Stars is a show where people can redeem themselves and this could be the perfect way for Rachael to no longer be the butt of ridicule.’
‘Dancing is making an offer.’
The exciting development on Dancing with the Stars follows a marketing expert’s prediction that Raygun will make millions from her newfound fame.
