diff --git a/src/lib/tabwidget/tabbar.cpp b/src/lib/tabwidget/tabbar.cpp
index 37b3712a4..ca64c95cb 100644
--- a/src/lib/tabwidget/tabbar.cpp
+++ b/src/lib/tabwidget/tabbar.cpp
@@ -99,7 +99,6 @@ TabWidget* TabBar::tabWidget() const
 void TabBar::setVisible(bool visible)
 {
     if (m_forceHidden) {
-        hideTabPreview(false);
         ComboTabBar::setVisible(false);
         return;
     }