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Little boy fights hiccups to sing Australian anthem

The show must go on.
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A little Aussie trooper is being praised for his professionalism, after pushing through the Australian national anthem, hiccups and all.

Ethan Hall, 7, from Adelaide, was singing at an Australian Baseball League game on Saturday.

But the young boy was struck with a bout of hiccups before the music even started.

With maturity beyond his years, the adorable boy powered through his hiccups to sing Advance Australia Fair with aplomb.

“Absolutely priceless,” said one of the commentators. “The old adage is ‘The show must go on’ and what a lot of courage from the youngster.”

“That’s the best I’ve seen all year and I don’t think anything will top it,” the other commentator added.

It was high-fives all round, with the baseball players applauding the youngster.

Social media is also awash with support for young Ethan, calling him a “legend” and a “champion” for getting through the song.

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