Sanremo Music Festival
artistic directors and directors of State broadcaster RAI
decided on Friday not to readmit Sicilian singer Miele into
competition at the festival's final judging Saturday.
The singer, who was competing in the festival's new talent
category, was declared Thursday night's winner.
However, following technical difficulties with the first
vote, she was subsequently eliminated from the competition after
garnering only 49% in a second vote, losing to Francesco
Gabbani.
On Friday Miele had asked RAI to admit her as the fifth
competitor in Saturday's final.
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