I’m a celebrity… Get me out of here! Australian fans threatened to turn their backs on the reality TV show for good on Thursday after the contestant’s latest hint.
The Channel Ten series’ Instagram account shared a teaser video suggesting that one of the stars heading to the South African jungle in 2025 will be an Olympic ‘freestyle enthusiast’.
Followers flocked to the comments, with many suspecting the hint referred to controversial Olympic breakdancer Raygun – and some viewers were less than impressed.
The voiceover in the teaser video said, “A headline-making Olympian has a ticket to the African wilderness. They love freestyle. Will the jungle break them?’
The words ‘Olympian’, ‘love freestyle’ and ‘break’ could all indicate that famed breakdancer Raygun, 37, will be shipped off to the jungle next year.
“I’m boycotting the show if it’s Raygun,” someone wrote under the post.
I’m A Celebrity Australia fans threatened to turn their backs on the reality TV show for good on Thursday after the contestant’s latest hint. Pictured: presenters Robert Irwin and Julie Morris
“I’m definitely not going to watch it with her on it,” said another.
A third added: ‘I won’t be watching if Raygun goes into the jungle.’
Raygun – real name Rachael Gunn – made headlines at the 2024 Paris Olympics when she took part in the competitive multi-sport event with a bizarre breakdance routine.
The B-girl demonstrated her questionable skills by jumping around like a kangaroo and writhing on the ground like a snake.
While some praised the Australian academic for becoming an overnight sensation, others criticized her for making a joke about the country on an international stage.
After recently stating that she wasn’t interested in a career on reality TV, it looks like controversial breakdancer Raygun is reconsidering her decision.
According to a report from Yahoo lifestyle Earlier this month, the university lecturer has his eye on a high-profile reality TV role that could be worth six figures.
An ‘insider’ told the channel that Raygun is on the verge of securing a TV deal ‘any day now’.
The Channel Ten series’ Instagram account shared a teaser video suggesting that one of the stars heading to the South African jungle in 2025 will be an Olympic ‘freestyle enthusiast’. Followers suspected the hint referred to controversial Olympic breakdancer Raygun, 37, (pictured)
“Raygun is now on the verge of landing a lucrative network deal, which could determine which celebrity reality show the infamous breakdancer will appear on,” the source claimed.
It seems the networks aren’t just looking for a short gig; they are keen to sign the Olympian to a long-term contract.
“The TV networks don’t want to share her either,” they said.
“They’re looking for ‘exclusive network deals’ that could last 12 to 24 months.”
There are reports suggesting that one of the leading candidates for the role is from the hit reality show I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! from Channel Ten.
A source familiar with the production told Yahoo that Raygun is “very close” to signing on for the reality show hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin.
“Raygun is a name at the top of the list that bosses have been working on since she went viral,” the insider claimed.
They stated that while Raygun was initially indifferent to the idea of pursuing fame in reality shows, a lucrative contract might just be the incentive needed to get her kangaroo jumping into the jungle.
Some followers were unimpressed by the idea of Raygun starring in the series and threatened to boycott the show if she appeared
“At first Raygun’s team refused, but now she realizes her window of opportunity to make big money is closing fast – and it’s unlikely she’ll ever be paid six-figure sums to do another show ever again,” they said .
The claims come after Raygun recently admitted on 101.9 The Fox’s Fifi, Fev and Nick that she didn’t think reality TV was a “good fit.”
“I’m not going into the jungle,” she said.
She further admitted that the reason she wasn’t interested in a reality show was her “memeable face.”
‘I have a very memeable face, as we have seen. There have been some great memes coming out and I don’t think reality TV is the space for me,” she said.
“I want to focus on things where I can really bring joy and try to encourage people to be creative.”
I’m a celebrity… Get me out of here! Australia premieres on January 19 with presenters Robert Irwin and Julia Morris back at the helm.