Fans praise Cody Simpson on his performance of the National Anthem at 2022 Melbourne Cup

Fans have praised Cody Simpson for his performance of the national anthem at the 2022 Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday.

The 25-year-old returned to the stage to perform the national anthem for the nation after a long hiatus from his singing career.

‘That was absolutely phenomenal! One of the best renditions of the national anthem I’ve heard in such a long time! #MelbourneCup,” one person tweeted.

“Well @CodySimpson definitely lived up to the anthem, great job #MelbourneCup,” said another.

A third person agreed: “That was a very good rendition of the Australian National Anthem by Cody Simpson #MelbourneCup.”

“Well, Cody Simpson did the national anthem beautifully. No theatre, just beautiful singing. He was perfect #MelbourneCup,” one wrote.

Another said: ‘Sing the second verse Codes @CodySimpson #AdvanceAustraliaFare #MelbourneCup what a ripper! So beautifully sung.’

So Cody Simpson managed to turn the national anthem into a Disney song. #MelbourneCup,” one person commented.

Cody looked smart in a striped navy suit, matching pants and a navy button-up shirt for his performance.

He had shut down his music career in recent years to focus on his Olympic ambitions.

Cody told Daily Mail Australia on Monday that singing at the Melbourne Cup is a ‘great honour’.

“It’s the first time I’ve ever done it. I couldn’t be asked to do anything more prestigious.”