Britain's Got Talent: Ashleigh wants Pudsey to become 'the new Lassie'!

Ashleigh and Pudsey (Britain's Got Talent 2012)

Britain’s Got Talent 2012 winner Ashleigh has admitted she’d love to turn her dog Pudsey into the new Lassie!

The 17-year-old won this year’s competition on Saturday night with Pudsey, winning a £500,000 prize and a spot on the Royal Variety show.

Speaking after her win today, Ashleigh teased: “We’ll be back soon with a whole array of dazzling dance routines so watch this space!

“I’d love to make Pudsey the new Lassie. I also want to thank everyone who voted for us – I’m so grateful.”

And Ashleigh revealed that Pudsey has already turned into a bit of a diva since his win!

She joked: “The photo of Pudsey taking a leak outside the studios was hilarious. Pudsey wasn’t too happy about it – he’s a bit of a diva.

“I don’t think he wanted his fans seeing him like that – he has a glamorous image to protect!”

She added: “He loves being papped and is best buds with the one and only Simon. I’ll have to keep him grounded and reign him in if he gets too showbizzy.”