diff --git a/python/tests/test_account.py b/python/tests/test_account.py
index b42c92180..ffcfad840 100644
--- a/python/tests/test_account.py
+++ b/python/tests/test_account.py
@@ -1481,7 +1481,6 @@ class TestOnlineAccount:
         chat2 = self.get_chat(ac2, ac1)
 
         chat1.set_autodelete_timer(60)
-        chat1.send_text("hello")
 
         assert chat1.get_autodelete_timer() == 60
         d = chat1.get_summary()