diff --git a/samples/cpp/tutorial_code/photo/seamless_cloning/cloning_gui.cpp b/samples/cpp/tutorial_code/photo/seamless_cloning/cloning_gui.cpp
index 6ca79a7a04..180cd69ce2 100644
--- a/samples/cpp/tutorial_code/photo/seamless_cloning/cloning_gui.cpp
+++ b/samples/cpp/tutorial_code/photo/seamless_cloning/cloning_gui.cpp
@@ -542,5 +542,4 @@ int main()
         else if(key == 'q')
             exit(0);
     }
-    waitKey(0);
 }