diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new_instance.yaml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new_instance.yaml
index c0fa887..374c14c 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new_instance.yaml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/new_instance.yaml
@@ -4,7 +4,6 @@ title: "[New instance] <instance name>"
 assignees: 
   - unixfox
   - samantazfox
-  - thefrenchghosty
 
 body:
   - type: input