diff --git a/src/lib/rlottie/RLottie.ts b/src/lib/rlottie/RLottie.ts
index 0fa1a2069..97610c8dc 100644
--- a/src/lib/rlottie/RLottie.ts
+++ b/src/lib/rlottie/RLottie.ts
@@ -336,7 +336,7 @@ class RLottie {
       }
 
       // Paused from outside
-      if (!this.isAnimating && Array.from(this.containers.values())[0]!.isOnLoadFired) {
+      if (!this.isAnimating) {
         return false;
       }