diff --git a/bluetooth_devices.py b/bluetooth_devices.py
index 987f71a..2fc7a32 100644
--- a/bluetooth_devices.py
+++ b/bluetooth_devices.py
@@ -240,7 +240,6 @@ async def remove_device(self, device_object_path: str) -> None:
         if device in list:
             list.remove(device)
         await device.finalise()
-        del device
 
     def switch_host(self) -> None:
         self.current_host_index = (self.current_host_index + 1) % len(self.connected_hosts)