diff --git a/src/plugins/platforms/drm/drm_gpu.cpp b/src/plugins/platforms/drm/drm_gpu.cpp
index 7449eb02a6..bb6787a0c5 100644
--- a/src/plugins/platforms/drm/drm_gpu.cpp
+++ b/src/plugins/platforms/drm/drm_gpu.cpp
@@ -253,6 +253,7 @@ bool DrmGpu::updateOutputs()
             removeLeaseOutput(leaseOutput);
         }
         m_connectors.removeOne(connector);
+        delete connector;
     }
 
     // find unused and connected connectors