diff --git a/features/manages_contact_requests.feature b/features/manages_contact_requests.feature
index 69fc3a494..f40e84753 100644
--- a/features/manages_contact_requests.feature
+++ b/features/manages_contact_requests.feature
@@ -15,7 +15,6 @@ Feature: managing contact requests
   @javascript
   Scenario: viewing a requests profile
     When I am on the aspects manage page
-    Then I should see "1" within "#notification_badge"
     When I click on the contact request
     And I wait for "the requestors profile" to load
     Then I should be on the requestors profile