diff --git a/player/lua/console.lua b/player/lua/console.lua
index 8576364341..18729ea98b 100644
--- a/player/lua/console.lua
+++ b/player/lua/console.lua
@@ -414,7 +414,9 @@ end
 local function print_to_terminal()
     -- Clear the log after closing the console.
     if not repl_active then
-        mp.osd_message('')
+        if osd_msg_active then
+            mp.osd_message('')
+        end
         osd_msg_active = false
         return
     end