diff --git a/interface/resources/qml/hifi/tablet/TabletMenuStack.qml b/interface/resources/qml/hifi/tablet/TabletMenuStack.qml
index 2fd33e9cbc..9076cd6c48 100644
--- a/interface/resources/qml/hifi/tablet/TabletMenuStack.qml
+++ b/interface/resources/qml/hifi/tablet/TabletMenuStack.qml
@@ -114,6 +114,7 @@ Item {
         }
 
         function clearMenus() {
+            topMenu = null
             d.clear()
         }