Ah, Rachael Gunn, or as the world knows her, Raygun! What a ride it’s been for her at the Paris Olympics, right? This year marked the debut of breakdancing as an Olympic sport, and Raygun snagged a spot on the roster after navigating a rather murky selection process in Oceania. But once she hit the stage in the City of Light, things didn’t quite go as planned. Her zero-point showdown was a bit, well, “memeworthy,” to say the least, turning her into an overnight sensation for meme creators everywhere. Unfortunately, medals were not in her future.

Fast forward 90 days, and Raygun is still making waves on the internet! Her unforgettable moments from Paris have even inspired a viral Halloween costume trend, with the likes of Mondo Duplantis and his fiancée joining in on the fun. So, here’s the burning question: Can Raygun take the lemons thrown at her during the Olympics and whip up some sweet juice?

Raygun has yet to find her future route 

Since the Paris Olympics, Raygun has been soaking up the spotlight—though a hefty portion of it has come from playful jabs at her dance moves. And it looks like all that chatter is paying off for the 37-year-old! There are whispers that she’s been approached by a bunch of TV shows eager to get her on board. One juicy rumor is that Channel Ten has extended an invite for Raygun to join the lineup of their reality show, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!.

Previous seasons have showcased stars like Paralympic swimmer Ellie Cole and Iron Woman Candice Warner, so would Raygun be next to enter the jungle? This time around, she didn’t shy away from expressing her thoughts. “I just feel like going on reality television… I just feel like going on reality television is just not the right move.” But what’s the real reason behind her hesitation?

In her recent interaction with Nova Radio, she almost ruled out her probability of landing in a reality TV show. Additionally, she said, “I have a very memeable face, as we’ve seen. There’s been some amazing memes that have come out, and I just don’t think reality TV is the space for me.” That’s how Raygun put water on all those fans’ hopes, who had wanted to see her in a role away from the realm of breaking. But they can find joy, as the Hornby native has something for them on her list. And what’s that? 

Extending the conversation with Nova Radio, Gunn said, “So I’m going to focus on things where I can really bring joy and to try and encourage people to be creative.” By spilling that, she meant for the online meme creators. She wants to share the meme and costume-worthy fun with them with a limit. Raygun has already thrown a thunderbolt aiming at her critics. How? 

The $10,000 challenge is still on the plate

After her much-debated performance at the Paris Olympics, Raygun went through an unforeseen online attack. Her outfits, dance moves, and even her body language went through scrutiny as the netizens threw everything at her. A negative result was on the corner, as in her interview with The Project, Rachael confirmed her making distance from the competitive breaking “for a while.” But was that enough to suppress the dancer in her? No. 

Recently, Raygun shared a video on her social media announcing a new talent hunt. Collaborating with finder.com.au, she promised to award the best crew a handsome $10,000 amount. And for the top solo dancer, she has $5,000 in her purse to reward. But they need to perform a task first to get the dimes. What is the task, anyway? 

In the mentioned video, Raygun shared straight to the lens and said, “Think you can top my moves? Really? Let’s find out!” To win the prize, Australian dancers will need to outshine Raygun and post their videos on social media using her hashtag campaign. According to the Olympian, the best entries will take home the rewards.

This challenge seems aimed directly at all those who taunted her during the Paris Olympics. Now it’s their chance to prove their talent! Will this be the moment Raygun flips the script on her critics? What do you think—can she turn those mocking memes into a celebration of dance?