Watch the shocking allegations that have led to an incredible number of Australians demanding an apology from Raygun and Olympics boss Anna Meares over the Paris disgrace

The fallout from Rachael Gunn’s high-profile performance at the Paris Olympics has grown even wider, with more than 15,000 Australians signing a petition demanding an apology from the controversial breakdancer.

Gunn’s performance was poorly received and went viral for all the wrong reasons, with her choosing to remain in Europe rather than return to Australia with the rest of the country’s Olympic team on Wednesday.

She was treated like a cult hero by her teammates when she spontaneously caused a riot just before the closing ceremony in Paris, but the petition shows that the reactions back home are very different.

The campaign was launched on August 12 on the change.org platform and had already collected more than 15,100 signatures at the time of writing.

The petition calls for “immediate accountability and transparency over the recent actions” of Gunn and fired Paris chef Anna Meares over the manner in which Gunn was selected to represent Australia in Paris.

The organisation accuses the 36-year-old of ‘manipulating the selection process to her own advantage’ so that she would be chosen over more talented Australian female breakers, an accusation that raises ‘serious questions about the fairness and integrity of the process’.

‘We demand a public apology from Rachael Gunn and Anna Mears [sic] “We misled the Australian public, attempted to manipulate the public and undermined the efforts of genuine athletes,” the statement said.

“We also call for a full investigation into the selection process, an audit of Dr. Gunn’s business dealings, and a global public apology to the leaking community.”

Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn’s much-criticized routines at the Paris Games have led to even more shocking consequences

A petition demanding a public apology from breakdancer and Australian Paris Olympics coach Anna Meares has garnered more than 15,100 signatures (pictured)

The statement accuses Gunn (pictured) and Meares of ‘attempting to manipulate the public’

Meares issued an angry statement on Sunday blaming sexism for the widespread criticism of Raygun’s performance, and called the Sydneysider Australia’s best female breakdancer.

That led to a backlash, as Australians criticised the Paris Olympics chairman, saying misogyny had nothing to do with the criticism of Raygun.

“Criticism of Raygun (I can’t believe I’m typing that name!) is sexism = peanuts. A total cowardly excuse!” posted one X user in a comment that summed up the feelings of many.

The huge response to the petition was received positively by many people online, but there were also those who questioned the allegations and pointed out the lack of evidence in the statement.

“The petition provides no evidence for the claims, no links to articles, no links to statements from those involved,” wrote one commenter on X.

“It was inspired by a viral tweet that made up these facts. If the story seems really good, too good, double check!”

It has now been announced that Gunn, whose husband Samuel Free is her coach and introduced her to breaking sports, has been offered a job by the Australian women’s cricket team.

However, marketing expert Max Markson was deadly serious when he said the academic, who has a PhD in breaking news, could make millions from her newfound fame.

Meares (pictured) angered many Australians when she attributed the strong criticism of Raygun’s performances to sexism

“She has a huge brand,” he told Daily Mail Australia.

‘Her reputation in Australia isn’t great, but she’s famous worldwide.

‘I don’t think everyone in other countries is aware of how Australians feel about her.

‘I think Australian marketers will avoid her for that reason, but I’m sure there’s someone in this country who will.

‘She receives international offers from sports shoe brands such as Adidas or Puma, from food companies such as McDonald’s or KFC, from electric cars such as BYD and from telephone companies such as Telstra, Optus or Vodafone.

“There will also be other international companies that want her.”