Nick Lachey is surprised by all the fuss surrounding the X-rated photos of he and Vanessa Minnillo that were snapped by paparazzi in Mexico.

The pictures show the couple having sex in a hot tub, in public.

“Where’s the scandal? I was in Mexico with my girlfriend of a year, celebrating our anniversary on a private vacation. It’s not like I was caught with a Mexican hooker. We’ve all gone out and had a few too many and done something stupid. We’ve all made mistakes,” said Nick in his now famous quip.