diff --git a/includes/admin/class-blank-slate.php b/includes/admin/class-blank-slate.php
index b8a353049c..42005a0d68 100644
--- a/includes/admin/class-blank-slate.php
+++ b/includes/admin/class-blank-slate.php
@@ -190,7 +190,18 @@ public function render( $which = 'bottom') {
* @since 1.8.13
*/
function hide_ui() {
- echo '';
+ ob_start();
+ ?>
+
+