diff --git a/core/includes/form.inc b/core/includes/form.inc
index 9c72685..1396d92 100644
--- a/core/includes/form.inc
+++ b/core/includes/form.inc
@@ -713,8 +713,6 @@ function batch_set($batch_definition) {
     $batch_set = $init + $batch_definition + $defaults;
 
     // Tweak init_message to avoid the bottom of the page flickering down after
-    // init phase.
-    $batch_set['init_message'] .= '<br/>&nbsp;';
 
     // The non-concurrent workflow of batch execution allows us to save
     // numberOfItems() queries by handling our own counter.