diff --git a/.github/workflows/release-test.yml b/.github/workflows/release-test.yml
index 48651d16c7..5157f4c262 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release-test.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release-test.yml
@@ -179,7 +179,7 @@ jobs:
       id: generate_results
       run: |
         if [ "${{ steps.tests.conclusion }}" == "success" ]; then
-          nice_str=echo "✅ **PASSED**"
+          nice_str="✅ **PASSED**"
         elif [ "${{ steps.tests.conclusion }}" == "failure" ]; then
           nice_str="❌ **FAILED**"
         fi