diff --git a/aeon/regression/deep_learning/tests/test_timecnn.py b/aeon/regression/deep_learning/tests/test_timecnn.py
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-"""Test for TimeCNN regressor."""
-
-import pytest
-
-from aeon.regression.deep_learning import TimeCNNRegressor
-from aeon.testing.data_generation import make_example_3d_numpy
-from aeon.utils.validation._dependencies import _check_soft_dependencies
-
-
-@pytest.mark.skipif(
-    not _check_soft_dependencies(["tensorflow"], severity="none"),
-    reason="skip test if required soft dependency not available",
-)
-def test_timecnn_inputs():
-    """Test parameter inputs correctly handled."""
-    X, y = make_example_3d_numpy(n_cases=3, n_channels=1, n_timepoints=10)
-    cnn = TimeCNNRegressor(metrics=["mean_squared_error"], callbacks=None)
-    cnn.fit(X, y)