Gigi D'Alessio disappointed by Geolier's failure to win the Sanremo Music Festival
During the Sanremo Festival, Geolier obtained 60% of the votes from home, but was penalized by the radio jury and the press room. This situation also disappointed Gigi D'Alessio, who triumphed with Geolier on the cover night. In an interview with La Repubblica, the artist expressed his disappointment, comparing Geolier's situation with past experiences.
According to D'Alessio, Geolier won the cover night thanks to the press room that voted honestly, without strategies, not imagining the great success of the televoting. However, the press room then changed its mind, giving preference to Angelina Mango on the final night, thus influencing the final outcome of the festival. This situation generated controversy on social media and caused displeasure for Angelina Mango, the winner of Sanremo.
The journalist of Repubblica raised doubts about a possible change of mind by the press and radio juries, to which D'Alessio responded by suggesting that they might fear negative reactions if Geolier won. Despite Geolier's bitter second place, D'Alessio emphasized the boy's strength and success in the Italian music scene.
