Billy Ray Cyrus finally talks about the scandal surrounding his daughter, Hannah Montana stara Miley Cyrus’ topless Vanity Fair picture in this June 17 Today Show video clip.

According to Billy Ray Cyrus, “I didn’t know they were going to strip her down and wrap her in a blanket. I was surprised when I saw it … but, hey, that’s life. Stuff happens.”

Billy Ray Cyrus also shares these words of wisdom about letting the scandal run its course: “The more you stomp in poop, the more it stinks.”