diff --git a/src/xdist/scheduler/loadscope.py b/src/xdist/scheduler/loadscope.py
index e8addbb..4f401a6 100644
--- a/src/xdist/scheduler/loadscope.py
+++ b/src/xdist/scheduler/loadscope.py
@@ -407,9 +407,6 @@ class LoadScopeScheduling:
             same_collection = False
             self.log(msg)
 
-            if self.config is None:
-                continue
-
             rep = pytest.CollectReport(
                 nodeid=node.gateway.id,
                 outcome="failed",