diff --git a/microkodi/programs/mpv.py b/microkodi/programs/mpv.py
index ae93763..ff0f026 100644
--- a/microkodi/programs/mpv.py
+++ b/microkodi/programs/mpv.py
@@ -120,7 +120,6 @@ class MpvProgram(Program):
     def stop(self, src):
         if self.is_active():
             self._process.terminate()
-            self._process = None
 
     def exit(self):
         self.stop("mpvplayer.exit")
diff --git a/microkodi/programs/vlc.py b/microkodi/programs/vlc.py
index c3e1a3e..7eb4426 100644
--- a/microkodi/programs/vlc.py
+++ b/microkodi/programs/vlc.py
@@ -155,7 +155,6 @@ class VlcProgram(Program):
     def stop(self, src):
         if self.is_active():
             self._process.terminate()
-            self._process = None
 
     def exit(self):
         self.stop("mpvplayer.exit")