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Viewers threaten to boycott I’m A Celeb if controversial breakdancer Raygun is cast next season

Controversial breakdancer Raygun is tipped to join the cast of this hit reality series, but viewers have threatened to boycott the show if she does.

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Ten have released another clue as to who will be entering the I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! jungle next season, but the hint was met with some annoyance from fans of the show.

Viewers of the Ten reality series are convinced a clue about a “headline-grabbing Olympian” who “loves freestyle” suggests that controversial breakdancer Rachael Gunn, aka Raygun, is set to join the celebrity cast next season.

“But will the jungle break them?” was a further clue shared on the show’s official Instagram page.

Raygun tipped to join new season of I’m A Celeb

The potential inclusion of Raygun was not well received by fans of the show, who took their grievances out in the comments section. Some fans have even threatened to boycott the show altogether if Raygun does indeed enter the South African jungle.

“I’m boycotting the show if it’s Raygun.”

“I will not watch if ray gun goes into the jungle.”

“Geez I hope not, she’s not a celebrity.”

“Please NOT the ‘breakdancer’ Don’t make me boycott for the first time ever. Noooooo!”

Rachael “Raygun” Gunn became a worldwide name after she represented Australia in breakdancing at the Olympic Games in Paris. Picture: Elsa/Getty Images
Rachael “Raygun” Gunn became a worldwide name after she represented Australia in breakdancing at the Olympic Games in Paris. Picture: Elsa/Getty Images
Raygun has become a polarising figure, with I’m A Celeb viewers threatening to boycott the show if she joins the cast. Picture: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images
Raygun has become a polarising figure, with I’m A Celeb viewers threatening to boycott the show if she joins the cast. Picture: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

It appears the Raygun guessers could be on to something with Yahoo last week reporting that she was “very close” to signing on for a “six-figure sum”.

However, the star herself has rubbished talks she’s joining the cast.

“I just don’t think reality TV is the space for me,” Raygun said during a radio interview with Hit Network’s Fifi, Fev & Nick. “So I’m going to focus on things where I can really bring joy and to try and encourage people to be creative.”

She made similar comments on Nova’s Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie: “I mean, look, as someone that went viral from their performance at the Olympics, I think I’ve got a very memeable face. It’s very expressive, and I just feel like going on reality television is just not the right move.”

Hosts Robert Irwin and Julia Morris are ready for the premiere on January 19.
Hosts Robert Irwin and Julia Morris are ready for the premiere on January 19.

Ten have also released a few other celebrity cast clues this week as hosts Robert Irwin and Julia Morris prepare for the show’s premiere on January 19.

In another video clue shared on Instagram, a “TV host who’s no stranger to the fame game” was hinted at entering the jungle, but whether she can “take out the jungle jackpot” remains to be seen.

A TV host is also tipped to join the cast in 2025.
A TV host is also tipped to join the cast in 2025.
Ten teased this list of campmates just days ago.
Ten teased this list of campmates just days ago.

Among the guesses for this one include former Sale of the Century hosts Nicky Buckley and Livinia Nixon.

This past week, the network has also shared a “guest list” which hints at what type of stars will appear in Season 7 of the hit series.

The list includes a Star of the Silver Screen, Matinee Idol, Football Strongman, Leading Lady, Sporting Hero, Chart-Topper, Comedy Genius, Pop Culture Icon, Radio Star and Stadium Superstar.

Those rumoured to be entering the jungle are former Australian Idol star Rob Mills, former Neighbours star Ryan Moloney, actress and model Nicky Whelan, comedian Carl Barron, and drag queen Kween Kong.

I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! premieres on Ten on January 19.

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