Cyrus defends bikini jogging photo

Miley Cyrus has defended her decision to wear a cleavage-baring bikini top while jogging at the weekend.

The Hannah Montana star was photographed wearing a green bikini under a baggy T-shirt while running with boyfriend Justin Gaston in Los Angeles.

Speaking on Ryan Seacrest's KIIS-FM radio show, she said: "I don't get the big whoop, but whatever...I guess it's just...I'm not allowed to jog any more.

"I don't get why people are allowed to take pictures and make them something they're not, but I guess that's just how their job works and how they'll make the most money."

The 16-year-old explained that she was wearing the swimwear because it was "like, 100 degrees out", adding that her little sister had "wanted to have a car wash".

"As I'm running, [my T-shirt ] got a little bit lower and you could see a little of the bathing suit top," she said. "So, oh my goodness, Miley Cyrus wears a two-piece! Kill me! I’m wearing a two-piece...with an 8-year old."