In the latest public appearance in Australia, breakdancer Raygun left viewers stunned with her surprise appearance at an awards show following the Olympics.
Raygun made headlines with this newsworthy appearance after facing criticism for her zero score performance at the Paris Olympics.
Australian breakdancer Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn made an unexpected appearance at the 2024 TV Week Logie Awards on Sunday night.
She addressed her controversial Paris Olympics performance with humor and grace.
Raygun’s Olympics controversy at Paris Olympic
Raygun, a 36-year-old university lecturer, gained international notoriety for her viral performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Her routine, which featured unique moves like kangaroo hopping and snake-like slithering, did not fare well and attracted widespread ridicule online.
On social media, a viral video many stunned by Raygun’s performance.
In the footage, Raygun wad incorporated the sprinkler dance move to highlight her Australian roots. Additionally, she ended her performance by squirming on the dance floor with her hand on her chin.
However, her effort was not impressive. As a result, her performance received a zero score.
Raygun made a surprise appearance in public after her disastrous performance.
In a surprise video message for the Logie Awards, Raygun took a lighthearted approach to her infamous Olympics performance.
She encouraged the award nominees to “pull out my signature moves” as part of their celebrations. Her message read:
“Australia, Raygun here. I just want to say congrats to all the Logie nominees and best of luck tonight. Please feel free to pull out my signature moves in celebration. Have fun and look after each other.”
Raygun’s performance captured the attention of major celebrities, including Adele, Fatboy Slim, and American talk show host Jimmy Fallon. Adele even halted her concert in Germany to comment on Raygun’s routine.
She also expressed her amusement and surprise at breakdancing being an Olympic sport.
Adele remarked, “I am not saying anything, but I think it’s the best thing that has happened at the Olympics for the entire time. Did anyone see the breakdancing lady? That is f***ing fantastic.”
She also expressed confusion over whether Raygun’s routine was a serious effort or a joke. She compared it to Mr. Gee from the Australian comedy series “Summer Heights High”
Adele praised the performance for its comedic value, stating it was her favorite Olympic moment.
Previously, Raygun responded to criticism after her performance
In the video on Instaram account, Raygun breaks slience the incident.
Following the viral attention and conspiracy theories surrounding her performance.
Furthermore, Raygun made a heartfelt statement in response to the criticism.
She expressed gratitude for her supporters and clarified that her routine was intended to be fun.
While she took her Olympic preparation seriously.
Raygun stated, “Hi everyone, Raygun here. I just wanna start by thanking all the people who have supported me. I really appreciate the positivity and I am glad I was able to bring some joy into your lives.”
She also addressed misinformation about her performance. She noted that breaking, as an Olympic sport, does not use a traditional point system.
Raygun invited the public to refer to the official results and comparison percentages available on Olympics.com.