diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index 2a377a8a..42ba1ba9 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ Hi! If you're not sure whether your problem is a bug in cibuildwheel or somethin
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 **Describe the bug**
-A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+<!-- A clear and concise description of what the bug is. -->
 
 **Build log**
 <!-- Please provide a link to a build log that shows the problem -->
@@ -21,4 +21,4 @@ A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
 <!-- Link to the CI config that produced the build log above. e.g. the Github Actions workflow file -->
 
 **Additional context**
-Add any other context about the problem here.
+<!-- Add any other context about the problem here. -->