diff --git a/GPy/core/model.py b/GPy/core/model.py
index c3ad5cbe..9d8b89f4 100644
--- a/GPy/core/model.py
+++ b/GPy/core/model.py
@@ -257,7 +257,7 @@ class Model(Parameterized):
             optimizer = optimization.get_optimizer(optimizer)
             opt = optimizer(start, model=self, max_iters=max_iters, **kwargs)
 
-        with VerboseOptimization(self, opt, maxiters=max_iters, verbose=messages, ipython_notebook=ipython_notebook) as vo:
+        with VerboseOptimization(self, opt, maxiters=max_iters, verbose=messages, ipython_notebook=ipython_notebook, clear_after_finish=clear_after_finish) as vo:
             opt.run(f_fp=self._objective_grads, f=self._objective, fp=self._grads)
             vo.finish(opt)