Cody Simpson Defends Pals Justin Bieber & Miley Cyrus (Video)

Cody Simpson is speaking out in defense of his friends who often get scrutinized in the media.

The 17-year-old Australian singer/songwriter caught up with Entertainment Tonight about his group of friends, including Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, and Kendall Jenner.

“People definitely give him a hard rap,” Cody said of Justin. “There’s certain people in the media that people pick on, you know? People just like to hone in on certain people like Bieber…or Miley…all people that I’m really close with. I definitely feel sorry for someone like Justin because he’s a good bloke.”

When asked about Miley, he said, “She’s definitely at heart a very sweet, normal, cool girl. We were spending time out at her ranch in Nashville last week and I’m like ‘Why do people say these things?’ She’s just the coolest chick.”

As for his pal Kendall, Cody said, “I’ve known her since I was like 14, but it’s people like that that get a bad rap and I’m not sure why.”

Watch below to find out what he had to say about on-again girlfriend Gigi Hadid!