diff --git a/packages/elements-core/src/components/TryIt/Parameters/parameter-utils.ts b/packages/elements-core/src/components/TryIt/Parameters/parameter-utils.ts
index 1450cab62..38838d365 100644
--- a/packages/elements-core/src/components/TryIt/Parameters/parameter-utils.ts
+++ b/packages/elements-core/src/components/TryIt/Parameters/parameter-utils.ts
@@ -100,9 +100,6 @@ const getValueForParameter = (parameter: ParameterSpec, globalSelectedExample?:
 };
 
 const getInitialValueForParameter = (parameter: ParameterSpec, globalSelectedExample?: string) => {
-  const isRequired = !!parameter.required;
-
-  if (!isRequired) return '';
   return getValueForParameter(parameter, globalSelectedExample).value;
 };