diff --git a/git-review b/git-review
index 6d3289ec..012e6501 100755
--- a/git-review
+++ b/git-review
@@ -453,7 +453,6 @@ def get_branch_name(target_branch):
 
 
 def assert_one_change(remote, branch, yes, have_hook):
-    update_remote(remote)
     branch_name = get_branch_name(branch)
     has_color = check_color_support()
     if has_color: