Italy: Geolier Speaks Out After Controversial Booing!
Yesterday’s finale at the Ariston Theater took an unexpected turn during the cover night, ending with boos and protests from the audience who did not appreciate the winner. Rapper Geolier emerged victorious thanks to his performance alongside Guè, Luchè, and Gigi D’Alessio. However, instead of applause, the singer was met with a barrage of disapproving boos during the award ceremony.
Interviewed by Corriere della Sera, Geolier couldn’t hide his disappointment:
“I did everything to bring these three giants to the stage. Then, to win and go on stage with people booing, getting up, and leaving… It was one of the worst performances. Actually, the worst…”.
The evening, which was eagerly anticipated, ended on a sour note as the audience’s reaction marred what should have been a celebratory moment. Despite Geolier‘s efforts and the collaboration with esteemed artists, the response from the audience was unexpected and deeply disappointing.
The controversy surrounding the outcome of the cover night at Sanremo 2024 raises questions about the audience’s role in shaping the festival’s atmosphere and the impact of their reactions on the performers. Geolier’s candid remarks reflect the frustration of an artist who poured his heart into his performance only to be met with disdain from the crowd.
As Sanremo 2024 continues tonight, the incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of live performances and the emotional rollercoaster that artists often experience on stage.
How to Watch Sanremo 2024
You can watch the Sanremo 2024 Festival live on Rai1 and on the RaiPlay website at 20:45 Central European Time. If you are a fan of Italian music, stay tuned to EurovisionFun for the most comprehensive coverage of the 74th Sanremo Festival.
Last year, Italy was proudly represented for the second time by Marco Mengoni, following his victory in Sanremo 2023 with the song “Due Vite.” The track, accumulating 350 points, secured an impressive fourth place in the grand final!
This is not the only thing that should’ve been booed. There was so much bias and unfair. Treatment of wonderful entertainers that happened at San Remo this year I feel it was all a set up and a payoff. Very sad. I will never watch this festival again after what happened this year Entertainers who were perfect professionals were snubbed totally inappropriate unforgivable. If you could pay off someone instead of be a professional, you were in better shape at San Remo this year. Very very very sad. The festival is nothing like it used to be I won’t watch again.