diff --git a/quickshell/Modules/DankIsland/IslandContentHost.qml b/quickshell/Modules/DankIsland/IslandContentHost.qml
index 0dcb0622a..c06202c93 100644
--- a/quickshell/Modules/DankIsland/IslandContentHost.qml
+++ b/quickshell/Modules/DankIsland/IslandContentHost.qml
@@ -220,7 +220,6 @@ Item {
         id: mediaExpandedLoader
 
         activity: "media"
-        height: Math.max(target.height, root.height)
         active: root.mediaSurfaceActive && (root.expanded || root.expandedFade > 0)
         asynchronous: false
         sourceComponent: root.mediaExpandedComponent