diff --git a/openpype/hosts/maya/plugins/load/load_reference.py b/openpype/hosts/maya/plugins/load/load_reference.py
index 3bda5cc519f..1a2dab2a426 100644
--- a/openpype/hosts/maya/plugins/load/load_reference.py
+++ b/openpype/hosts/maya/plugins/load/load_reference.py
@@ -240,7 +240,6 @@ def update(self, container, representation):
         self._lock_camera_transforms(members)
 
     def _post_process_rig(self, namespace, context, options):
-
         nodes = self[:]
         animation_instance = create_rig_animation_instance(
             nodes, context, namespace, options=options, log=self.log