diff --git a/app/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/stories/viewer/page/StoryViewerPageFragment.kt b/app/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/stories/viewer/page/StoryViewerPageFragment.kt
index 45d943377..b310b4152 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/stories/viewer/page/StoryViewerPageFragment.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/stories/viewer/page/StoryViewerPageFragment.kt
@@ -699,10 +699,12 @@ class StoryViewerPageFragment :
       }
       AttachmentDatabase.TRANSFER_PROGRESS_PENDING -> {
         storySlate.moveToState(StorySlateView.State.LOADING, post.id)
+        sharedViewModel.setContentIsReady()
         viewModel.setIsDisplayingSlate(true)
       }
       AttachmentDatabase.TRANSFER_PROGRESS_STARTED -> {
         storySlate.moveToState(StorySlateView.State.LOADING, post.id)
+        sharedViewModel.setContentIsReady()
         viewModel.setIsDisplayingSlate(true)
       }
       AttachmentDatabase.TRANSFER_PROGRESS_FAILED -> {