diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 54ad3e7..0f1d5bb 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
 
 ### Fixed
 
+- Prevented slide deletion from failing after removing its thumbnail.
 - Stale screen bindings without a recorded heartbeat now expire based on their last modification time.
 - Screen groups can be force-deleted when the live connection check confirms no players are connected.
 
diff --git a/src/web/routes/admin/content.js b/src/web/routes/admin/content.js
index 71d0d6b..20804f4 100644
--- a/src/web/routes/admin/content.js
+++ b/src/web/routes/admin/content.js
@@ -128,7 +128,6 @@ module.exports = function registerContentRoutes(app, deps) {
         throw error;
       }
     }
-    return settings;
   }
 
   function requireSlideUploadPermission(req, res, next) {