diff --git a/vm-image-spec.yaml b/vm-image-spec.yaml
index 0f9d56e466f5..484a86fc21c7 100644
--- a/vm-image-spec.yaml
+++ b/vm-image-spec.yaml
@@ -320,7 +320,7 @@ files:
 
       - metric_name: wal_is_lost
         type: gauge
-        help: 'Whether or not the replication slot\'s wal_status is lost'
+        help: 'Whether or not the replication slot wal_status is lost'
         key_labels:
           - slot_name
         values: [wal_status_is_lost]