diff --git a/syntax_highlight/chat_syntax_highlighter.py b/syntax_highlight/chat_syntax_highlighter.py
index f32541a..cbf7f34 100644
--- a/syntax_highlight/chat_syntax_highlighter.py
+++ b/syntax_highlight/chat_syntax_highlighter.py
@@ -49,7 +49,6 @@ class ChatSyntaxHighlighter:
         return clipboard.wait_for_text()
 
     def _insert_paste(self, text):
-        self._chat_control.msg_textview.remove_placeholder()
         message_buffer = self._chat_control.msg_textview.get_buffer()
         message_buffer.insert_at_cursor(text)