diff --git a/.github/bin/label_abandoned_prs.py b/.github/bin/label_abandoned_prs.py
index 4d861ca0b6c..98648f17c22 100644
--- a/.github/bin/label_abandoned_prs.py
+++ b/.github/bin/label_abandoned_prs.py
@@ -37,6 +37,7 @@
         if labels['name'] == 'Abandoned PR - Needs New Owner':
             already_abandoned = True
 
+    approved = False
     for review in json_data['reviews']:
         if review["state"] == "APPROVED":
             approved = True