Amateur comedian and radio presenter Dave Taylor has pulled out of a much-hyped stand-up battle at the last minute, citing 'terrible nerves'.

Taylor was due to compete against fellow Fire Radio DJ Niall Moloney at Bournemouth's Funny Bone Comedy Club tonight.

Speaking exclusively to Fire News - Dave said 'I just can't go through with it, I've been physically shaking'.

His opponent has claimed victory by default.