Heather Mills wants to live in Los Angeles

Heather Mills wants to live in Los Angeles — despite the fact America doesn’t like her.

The former glamor model, who was speaking after her appearance as a judge at the Miss USA pageant in Las Vegas, said: “In England, people don’t like me.

“But I’m going to move to America, Los Angeles hopefully. I love England but everything that has happened makes me realize I’ll be better off in the States.”

Heather — who was criticized for being “less than candid” by the High Court judge in her $48.6 million divorce case from Sir Paul McCartney — made the comments after she was booed and heckled by the Vegas crowd.

But she spent much of the after pageant party deep in conversation with Hollywood publicist Elliot Mintz, fueling speculation that he is going to try to turn her image around in the States.

Mintz — who is famous for transforming Paris Hilton into a household name — is said to be keen to work with Mills, who has become a figure of hate since her divorce from the former Beatle.

“Elliot thinks her bad reputation is nothing more than a challenge. He thinks Heather could become a big star,” a source told Britain’s Daily Mirror newspaper.

“After Paris’ stint in jail she was getting a lot of flak and now she’s more in demand than ever. There are a lot of agents in LA who would represent Heather for nothing as they know her notoriety could end up being very profitable.

“Look at Fergie – when she left the UK she wasn’t exactly popular with the Brits but America embraced her.”

Heather, 40, has previously claimed Sir Paul would never allow her to live in America with their 4-year-old daughter Beatrice.