diff --git a/lib/wraith/gallery_template/slideshow_template.erb b/lib/wraith/gallery_template/slideshow_template.erb
index e80ab201..1f4bd797 100644
--- a/lib/wraith/gallery_template/slideshow_template.erb
+++ b/lib/wraith/gallery_template/slideshow_template.erb
@@ -152,7 +152,7 @@
       })
 
       compareModal.on('click', function(){
-        $(this).remove();
+        $(this).hide();
       });
 
       $(document).on('keyup', function(e) {