diff --git a/worlds/witness/__init__.py b/worlds/witness/__init__.py
index bd877a16efee..635a56796b2f 100644
--- a/worlds/witness/__init__.py
+++ b/worlds/witness/__init__.py
@@ -306,7 +306,6 @@ def fill_slot_data(self) -> dict:
             duplicates = min(3, len(audio_logs) // hint_amount)
 
             for hint in generated_hints:
-                hint = generated_hints.pop(0)
                 compact_hint_data = make_compact_hint_data(hint, self.player)
 
                 for _ in range(0, duplicates):