diff --git a/src/winio.c b/src/winio.c
index 53163049..f9c25131 100644
--- a/src/winio.c
+++ b/src/winio.c
@@ -1701,10 +1701,6 @@ void check_statusblank(void)
 
 	statusblank--;
 
-	/* When editing and 'constantshow' is active, skip the blanking. */
-	if (currmenu == MMAIN && ISSET(CONSTANT_SHOW) && LINES > 1)
-		return;
-
 	if (statusblank == 0)
 		wipe_statusbar();