diff --git a/tests/python/gaia-ui-tests/gaiatest/apps/messages/regions/message_thread.py b/tests/python/gaia-ui-tests/gaiatest/apps/messages/regions/message_thread.py
index d5bda2095f10..1f190675c4fa 100644
--- a/tests/python/gaia-ui-tests/gaiatest/apps/messages/regions/message_thread.py
+++ b/tests/python/gaia-ui-tests/gaiatest/apps/messages/regions/message_thread.py
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ def tap_call(self):
 
 class Message(PageRegion):
 
-    _text_locator = (By.CSS_SELECTOR, '.bubble > p')
+    _text_locator = (By.CSS_SELECTOR, '.bubble p')
     _attachments_locator = (By.CSS_SELECTOR, '.bubble .attachment-container.preview')
 
     @property