Chappell Roan breaks silence over contentious Triple J Hottest 100 win… after outraged fans petitioned for broadcaster to be 'defunded'
Chappell Roan has responded to outraged fans who objected to her song Good Luck, Babe topping Triple J's Hottest 100 on Saturday.
The 26-year-old American-born hitmaker took to her social media on Tuesday with a personal thank you to ABC's national youth network for their choice.
'Thank you, thank you, thank you, Triple J,' Chappell messaged.
Sharing to her Instagram stories, she included an image of herself costumed in a red sequin bra and choker surrounded by butterflies.
Chappell, whose real name is Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, also posted another story which featured the singer in a red 'medieval' gown and matching headpiece.
She also included a clip spruiking the fact that Good Luck, Babe had grabbed the largest number of votes in the history of the Hottest 100.
Chappell Roan has responded to outraged fans who objected to her song Good Luck, Babe topping Triple J's Hottest 100 on Saturday. The 26-year-old American-born hitmaker took to her social media on Tuesday thanking ABC's national youth network. (Pictured)
She also included a clip spruiking the fact that Good Luck, Babe had grabbed the largest number of votes in the history of the Hottest 100. (Pictured)
Its success on Triple J's annual survey came after it had already been a smash in the US, where it reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100.
However, many Triple J listeners were less than impressed with the pop tune, with quite a few sharing their thoughts on X.
'If ever there was a reason to defund The ABC, it's over the current state of Triple J and the #hottest100', sneered one fan.
'Never heard the song. Never heard of the artist. It's officially dead #hottest100' said another.
'S**t song won yet again, gross' wrote one more while someone else posted, 'If you're listening to Triple J you should just cut your ears off'.
'Okay and it's not that I'm old okay, I'm normal age, it's just that Triple J used to be an ALTERNATIVE station they used to play INTERESTING music now they play SLOP they play CRAP' said one more.
'Remember when Triple J was the alternative to mainstream radio with an alternative music mix? What is this s**t they're coughing up these days? Horrid' posted one more listener.
'Triple J has a quota of 40% Aussie artists, and just 29 songs made the 100. Has to be the lowest in years? Grim' complained someone else.
Its success on Triple J's annual survey came after it had already been a smash in the US, where it reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100. However, many Triple J listeners were less than impressed with the pop tune, with quite a few sharing their thoughts on X.
'Here's the thing I don't think Taylor and Gracie should be in the hottest 100 but also by their standard of stardom people like Billie, Dua, Olivia, Charli and more also shouldn't be in it' one more complained.
'Triple J has completely lost the plot like there are barely any Aussie artists' they added.
Others were happy with the result, with one person posting: 'If an American has to win at least it's my fav lesbian'.
Another wrote: 'That was all a bit of a yawn but f**k yes that number one is the right choice!'
'Hottest 100 redeemed by Good Luck Babe CHAPPELL U BLOODY LEGEND' yet one more said.
This year's countdown was dominated by overseas acts, with Charli XCX and Eilish ruling the chart.
Coming in at number two was Australian guitar-pop duo Royel Otis with their cover of Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Murder On The Dancefloor.
In the third position was US pop star Billie Eilish with her hit Birds of a Feather, while UK singer Lola Young claimed number four with her viral track Messy.
Another American rounded out the top five, with Gracie Abrams winning the slot with her single That's So True.
The top ten featured another Eilish hit, her collaboration British star Charli XCX, Guess, at number six, while at seven was Aussie DJ Dom Dolla with girl$.
Number eight was US rapper Kendrick Lamar with Not Like Us while number nine was claimed by Australian pop star G Flip with a cover of Taylor Swift's Cruel Summer.
The top ten was completed with English producer Fred Again's collaboration with Baby Keem, leavemealone.
Just 29 songs of the top 100 came from Australian acts, with Dom Dolla charting highly and Amyl and the Sniffers gaining multiple entries.
The Melbourne punks had a strong showing with their track U Should Not Be Doing That at number 34 and Jerkin' at 32.
Also with multiple tracks on the countdown were Australian electronic music trio RÜFÜS DU SOL.
