Donald Trump has backed under fire Heather Mills to be a hit as a Miss USA pageant judge.

Sir. Paul McCartney’s ex-wife will try and salvage her image in the U.S by judging the beauty show, which is being hosted by Donnie and Marie Osmond.

Trump, who produces the pageant, has shrugged off the controversy surrounding Mills divorce settlement with the Beatles legend.

“She’s been through a lot. She has great courage and you have to respect her – she’s been through the wringer.”

The pageant will air live on NBC from the Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on April 11.

WENN