diff --git a/ts/state/ducks/stories.ts b/ts/state/ducks/stories.ts
index f39e50850..db759eec7 100644
--- a/ts/state/ducks/stories.ts
+++ b/ts/state/ducks/stories.ts
@@ -1625,6 +1625,7 @@ export function reducer(
   if (action.type === DOE_STORY) {
     return {
       ...state,
+      selectedStoryData: undefined,
       stories: state.stories.filter(
         existingStory => existingStory.messageId !== action.payload
       ),