Triple J Hottest 100 listeners are furious as controversial winner tops coveted countdown: 'She's not even Australian!'

The winner of the Triple J Hottest 100 for 2023 was announced on Saturday and many listeners were not happy with the result.

American rapper Doja Cat reached number one with her huge hit Paint The Town Red.

Dozens of fans listening to the countdown at home were outraged that America's top star slipped to the top spot, with many sharing their thoughts on X.

“God, what an absolute stinker of a countdown. Wwho the fuck is Doja Cat?” wrote one person.

“Like…why did Doja get voted into the #Hottest100 in the first place??” I'm so serious,” another asked.

'I like a bit of Doja, but her elimination at number one is a slap in the face'

Australian pop superstar G Flip was so close to winning and rolled into second place with the song The Worst Person Alive.

However, the non-binary artist made history, as the highest placement for a non-binary artist ever and a record seven entries during the countdown.

Number three went to Australian producer Dom Dolla with the single Saving Up.

Dom Dolla also reached fourth position with his collaboration, MK & Dom Dolla, consisting of himself and American DJ and producer MK, with their single Rhyme Dust.

The coveted top five opened with Cassö x RAYE x D-Block Europe with their dance smash hit Prada.

Number six went to English producer Fred Again in his collaboration with Nigerian musician Obongjayar on the track Adore U.

A celebrated Australian entry was number eight, with Down Under pop star Troye Sivan taking a top ten spot with his single Rush.

Australian pop superstar G Flip (photo) came so close to victory and rolled into second place with the song The Worst Person Alive

Troye Sivan (photo) took a top ten position with his single Rush at number eight. It was a disappointment to some as it was widely predicted that Troye would walk away with the number one spot

The coveted top five opened with Cassö x RAYE x D-Block Europe with their dance smash hit Prada. British singer Raye is pictured

It was a disappointment to some as it was widely predicted that Troye would walk away with the number one spot.

According to prediction site 100 Warm Tunas, the Australian star, 28, was tipped to win the countdown with his house song Rush.

Billie Eilish captured the number seven position with her hit from the Barbie film What Was I Made For?

American rapper Jack Harlow came in at number nine with his track Loving On Me.

Billie Eilish (photo) captured the number seven position with her hit from the Barbie film What Was I Made For?

American rapper Jack Harlow (photo) debuted at number nine with his hit Loving On Me

Another American rapper, Post Malone, completed the top ten with his popular single Chemical.

The ABC reported that a whopping 52 songs on the charts come from Australian artists, while 34 new artists are making their countdown debuts this year.

Previous Australian artists to top the countdown include Powderfinger, Angus and Julia Stone, Flume, The Whitlams and a surprise win for The Wiggles in 2021.

International artists taking the top spot include Nirvana, The Offspring and Oasis.

Another American rapper, Post Malone (pictured), completed the top ten with his popular single Chemical

Number three went to Australian producer Dom Dolla (photo) with the single Saving Up. Dom Dolla also took fourth place with Rhyme Dust

The Hottest 100 countdown is one of the biggest music events on the Australian calendar, organized by Triple J since 1989.

Every year, Aussies vote for their top ten favorite songs from the previous year, and the top 100 songs are broadcast by the broadcaster.

Voting for the hottest 100 countdown ended on January 22, 2024.

Australian DJ Flume started the countdown to 2023 last year with his big hit Say Nothing.