diff --git a/src/agenda_culturel/models.py b/src/agenda_culturel/models.py
index e7cbe87..ba12471 100644
--- a/src/agenda_culturel/models.py
+++ b/src/agenda_culturel/models.py
@@ -1180,10 +1180,6 @@ class Event(models.Model):
         if other.modified_date and self.modified_date < other.modified_date:
             self.modified_date = other.modified_date
 
-        # set status according to the input status
-        if other.status is not None:
-            self.status = other.status
-
         # add a possible missing uuid
         if self.uuids is None:
             self.uuids = []