Another hit night for Sanremo despite vote chaos

(ANSA) - Rome, February 12 - The 66th Sanremo Music Festival entered its third night Thursday, garnering a 47.88% audience share with 10.5 million viewers, for an average share of 49.07% across the first three broadcasts, said State broadcaster's RAI 1 Director Giancarlo Leone on Twitter Friday.
    Technical problems during voting required a second vote in the 'Nuova Proposta' section for upcoming talent, which penalised artist Miele, who had been declared the winner over Francesco Gabbiani in the first vote, but was then eliminated after receiving 49% in the second vote.
    Miele, the stage name of Sicilian singer Manuela Paruzzo, has asked to be readmitted as a fifth competitor in the festival's final judging Saturday.
    RAI 1 representatives said they will announce their decision regarding her request on Saturday morning.