diff --git a/framework/python/src/core/testrun.py b/framework/python/src/core/testrun.py
index 1658ee6b8..8e6c1a1a4 100644
--- a/framework/python/src/core/testrun.py
+++ b/framework/python/src/core/testrun.py
@@ -409,8 +409,6 @@ def _device_discovered(self, mac_addr):
 
       self.get_session().set_target_device(device)
 
-    self._set_status('In Progress')
-
     LOGGER.info(
         f'Discovered {device.manufacturer} {device.model} on the network. ' +
         'Waiting for device to obtain IP')