diff --git a/zaza/openstack/charm_tests/series_upgrade/tests.py b/zaza/openstack/charm_tests/series_upgrade/tests.py
index b5c1872..6d75fb9 100644
--- a/zaza/openstack/charm_tests/series_upgrade/tests.py
+++ b/zaza/openstack/charm_tests/series_upgrade/tests.py
@@ -72,6 +72,8 @@ class SeriesUpgradeTest(unittest.TestCase):
                 pause_non_leader_subordinate = False
             if "designate-bind" in applications[application]["charm"]:
                 origin = None
+            if "tempest" in applications[application]["charm"]:
+                origin = None
             if "memcached" in applications[application]["charm"]:
                 origin = None
                 pause_non_leader_primary = False