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Sky News presenter calls out Raygun during live broadcast in astonishing attack on viral breakdancer

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Updated 09:40 20 Aug 2024 GMT+1Published 16:22 19 Aug 2024 GMT+1

Sky News presenter calls out Raygun during live broadcast in astonishing attack on viral breakdancer

One TV presenter has had enough of the viral breakdancer.

Alex Brotherton

Alex Brotherton

A Sky News presenter called out Raygun live on air with a surprise attack on the viral Olympic breakdancer.

Breakdancing might well turn out to be one-and-done as an Olympic sport, but nobody will ever forget its debut at Paris 2024.

That's largely down to Australian breakdancer Raygun, whose routines went viral after she scored zero points in each of her three heats.

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The 36-year-old university lecturer - real name Dr Rachael Gunn - performed several unorthodox moves that she argued represented her country, including kangaroo hops and wriggling on the ground like a snake.

Raygun defended herself after she came under fire from online trolls, and described the criticism she has received as "devastating."

Australian sporting body AusBreaking defended the selection of Raygun to compete at the Games, explaining that she came out on top in the qualification process.

However, plenty of Aussies have accused Gunn of making a mockery of breakdancing culture in Australia.

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Raygun has made plenty of media appearances over the last couple of weeks, but one TV presenter in Australia has had enough.

During a live news broadcast, Sky News Australia host Rita Panahi launched a remarkable attack against Raygun when discussing her appearance at The 2024 Logie Awards.

Raygun appeared on-screen during the Logies - an annual awards ceremony for Australian film and TV - on Sunday to give a message of support to those in attendance.

Raygun represented Team Australia during the B-Girls Round Robin event at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. (Image: Getty)
Raygun represented Team Australia during the B-Girls Round Robin event at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. (Image: Getty)

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In her video message she said: "Please feel free to pull out any of my signature moves in celebration."

It's safe to say that Panahi wasn't impressed.

"Are we sick and tired of this yet?" Ms Panahi asked after the clip had played.

"We still have no real answers on someone who is so terrible at breakdancing came to compete in the Olympics in breakdancing.

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"Until they answer that question, I don’t know if I want to see any more appearances."

When Panahi's guest noted that Raygun could become commercially successful in the wake of her Olympics exploits,

Panahi said: "Maybe that's been the plan all along."

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Olympics, Australia

Alex Brotherton
Alex Brotherton

Alex Brotherton is a journalist at SPORTbible. He has previously worked with publications including the Manchester Evening News, GOAL and BBC Sport. He is a football fanatic, but also dabbles in tennis and American football. He can often be found watching dreadful non-league football.

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