diff --git a/docs/whats_new.rst b/docs/whats_new.rst
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--- a/docs/whats_new.rst
+++ b/docs/whats_new.rst
@@ -23,7 +23,6 @@ Bug Fixes
 - Fix :attr:`Intents.emoji` and :attr:`Intents.emojis_and_stickers` having swapped alias values (:issue:`9471`).
 - Fix ``NameError`` when using :meth:`abc.GuildChannel.create_invite` (:issue:`9505`).
 - Fix crash when disconnecting during the middle of a ``HELLO`` packet when using :class:`AutoShardedClient`.
-- Fix overly eager escape behaviour for lists and header markdown in :func:`utils.escape_markdown` (:issue:`9516`).
 - Fix voice websocket not being closed before being replaced by a new one (:issue:`9518`).
 - |commands| Fix the wrong :meth:`~ext.commands.HelpCommand.on_help_command_error` being called when ejected from a cog.
 - |commands| Fix ``=None`` being displayed in :attr:`~ext.commands.Command.signature`.