2024 Logie Awards: Controversial breakdancer Raygun appears to mock her infamous Paris Olympics routine as she encourages nominees to ‘feel free to pull out her signature moves’ in surprise video

2024 Logie Awards: Controversial breakdancer Raygun appears to mock her infamous Paris Olympics routine as she encourages nominees to 'feel free to pull out her signature moves' in surprise video

As a lifestyle expert with decades of experience in the entertainment industry, I must say that Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn has shown remarkable resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity. Her unique performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics was indeed a spectacle, one that has undeniably left an indelible mark on global pop culture.


At the 2024 TV Week Logie Awards on Sunday evening, Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn unexpectedly took the stage to discuss the Paris Olympics controversy that had been swirling around her.

At the age of 36, the breakdancer gained worldwide recognition following her exceptional performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, a display that made headlines as the most captivating moment of the competition.

Her distinctive performance, involving kangaroo-like hops and a serpentine slide on the floor, unfortunately didn’t help her in the competition and led to heavy criticism online.

Instead, Raygun has playfully referenced the viral moment by submitting an unexpected video homage to this year’s TV award nominees.

She encouraged everyone to “perform her well-known routines” to celebrate their Logie wins, as she jokingly referenced her famous Olympic mishap.

She told the crowds: ‘Australia, Raygun here. I just want to say congrats to all the Logie nominees and best of luck tonight.   

“Go ahead and use some of my signature moves as a way to celebrate. Enjoy yourselves, and take care of one another.”

Despite encountering significant criticism for her Olympic performance, Raygun simultaneously attracted the interest of renowned figures such as Adele, Fatboy Slim, and American talk show host Jimmy Fallon.

2024 Logie Awards: Controversial breakdancer Raygun appears to mock her infamous Paris Olympics routine as she encourages nominees to 'feel free to pull out her signature moves' in surprise video

2024 Logie Awards: Controversial breakdancer Raygun appears to mock her infamous Paris Olympics routine as she encourages nominees to 'feel free to pull out her signature moves' in surprise video

Following the university lecturer’s lecture becoming widely popular, Adele paused her concert in Germany to share her reflections about the dance.

Adele shared with her followers that she didn’t expressly state it, but she strongly believes this event at the Olympics is the most remarkable thing to happen throughout its history.

1. “Were you by chance watching the breakdancer? I wasn’t aware that breakdancing had become an Olympic event, and it’s simply amazing! Absolutely incredible, I am.”

‘Aaron my percussionist is p***ing himself laughing just thinking about it.’

Later on, Adele admitted that she wasn’t certain if Raygun was a genuine competitor, as some spectators drew parallels between her actions and those of the character Mr. Gee from the Australian sitcom “Summer Heights High.”

She shared, “I couldn’t tell if it was a jest or not, but regardless, it’s brought immense joy to me, and my friends and I have been rolling with laughter for almost 24 hours straight.”

“It’s incredibly amusing, hands down my favorite moment, that stands out to me among all the events at the Olympics throughout this entire period.”

Raygun attained global recognition due to her impressive performance, but later found it necessary to refute the baseless conspiracy theories that started spreading online.

With great enthusiasm, she expressed: “Hello everyone! This is Raygun speaking. To begin with, I’d like to express my gratitude to each and every one of you for your support.”

2024 Logie Awards: Controversial breakdancer Raygun appears to mock her infamous Paris Olympics routine as she encourages nominees to 'feel free to pull out her signature moves' in surprise video
2024 Logie Awards: Controversial breakdancer Raygun appears to mock her infamous Paris Olympics routine as she encourages nominees to 'feel free to pull out her signature moves' in surprise video

I’m truly grateful for the positivity you’ve shown and it brings me immense joy to know that I could bring a smile to your faces. That was my intention all along.

I hadn’t anticipated that it would also lead to such a wave of hatred, which, to be honest, has been quite destructive.

‘While I went out there and had fun, I did take it very seriously. I worked my butt off preparing for the Olympics and I gave it my all. Truly.

It’s truly an honor for me to be included in the Australian Olympic team, contributing to breakdancing making its debut in the Olympics. The feats accomplished by my fellow athletes are simply extraordinary.

As a dedicated follower, I encourage everyone to check out the latest statement issued by the AOC, along with updates from the Ausbreaking Instagram page and the WDSF Breaking for Gold page. Let’s ensure we have accurate information by referring to these reliable sources.

As a former athlete who has competed in numerous sports competitions myself, I can tell you that knowing the comparison percentages across all five criteria on Olympics.com is incredibly helpful. It allows me to see where I stood in comparison to my opponents and understand how the judges perceived my performance. This level of transparency is something that wasn’t available when I was competing, and it makes a huge difference for athletes today. It gives us valuable insights into our strengths and areas for improvement, and helps us to grow as competitors. So if you’re curious about how your favorite athlete fared against their opponents in the Olympics, be sure to check out the comparison percentages on the official website!

During the next several weeks, I’ll be traveling across Europe for a well-deserved break. However, I kindly request the media to refrain from disturbing my family, friends, the Australian breakdancing community, as well as the larger street dance community. Please allow us some privacy during this time.

Due to what’s happened, everyone has gone through a significant amount. Therefore, I kindly request that you continue to honor their personal space. I look forward to answering more of your questions upon my return to Australia.

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