diff --git a/src/modules/llms/server/openai/models/models.data.ts b/src/modules/llms/server/openai/models/models.data.ts
index 3d1760c71..cb745b517 100644
--- a/src/modules/llms/server/openai/models/models.data.ts
+++ b/src/modules/llms/server/openai/models/models.data.ts
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ export function fromManualMapping(mappings: ManualMappings, id: string, created?
   // full label
   label = label
     + (suffix ? ` [${suffix.replaceAll('-', ' ').trim()}]` : '')
-    + (known.isLatest ? ' 🌟' : '')
+    // + (known.isLatest ? ' 🌟' : '') // DISABLED: annoying emoji
     + (known.isLegacy ? /*' 💩'*/ ' [legacy]' : '');
 
   // set the date in YYYY-MM-DD format if available and requested