diff --git a/src/core/stream/adaptation/adaptation_stream.ts b/src/core/stream/adaptation/adaptation_stream.ts
index c650924891..39f7837809 100644
--- a/src/core/stream/adaptation/adaptation_stream.ts
+++ b/src/core/stream/adaptation/adaptation_stream.ts
@@ -516,6 +516,7 @@ export default function AdaptationStream(
     );
 
     // reload if the Representation disappears from the Manifest
+    manifest.removeEventListener("manifestUpdate");
     manifest.addEventListener(
       "manifestUpdate",
       (updates) => {