diff --git a/bitbake/lib/bb/ui/crumbs/builder.py b/bitbake/lib/bb/ui/crumbs/builder.py
index b1ddf12cb1..2fc4a2986f 100755
--- a/bitbake/lib/bb/ui/crumbs/builder.py
+++ b/bitbake/lib/bb/ui/crumbs/builder.py
@@ -123,7 +123,6 @@ class Configuration:
         }
 
     def clear_selection(self):
-        self.selected_image = None
         self.selected_recipes = []
         self.selected_packages = []
         self.initial_selected_image = None