diff --git a/sopel_modules/SpiceBot/AI.py b/sopel_modules/SpiceBot/AI.py
index a4d4fda..3c53b69 100644
--- a/sopel_modules/SpiceBot/AI.py
+++ b/sopel_modules/SpiceBot/AI.py
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ class SpiceBot_AI():
 
     def on_message(self, message):
         aiml_response = self.aiml_kernel.respond(message)
-        return self.aiml_kernel.respond(aiml_response)
+        return aiml_response
 
 
 botai = SpiceBot_AI()