diff --git a/src/pipecat/processors/frame_processor.py b/src/pipecat/processors/frame_processor.py
index 85ce18548..5723512a3 100644
--- a/src/pipecat/processors/frame_processor.py
+++ b/src/pipecat/processors/frame_processor.py
@@ -568,11 +568,15 @@ class FrameProcessor(BaseObject):
         """Pause processing of queued frames."""
         logger.trace(f"{self}: pausing frame processing")
         self.__should_block_frames = True
+        if self.__process_event:
+            self.__process_event.clear()
 
     async def pause_processing_system_frames(self):
         """Pause processing of queued system frames."""
         logger.trace(f"{self}: pausing system frame processing")
         self.__should_block_system_frames = True
+        if self.__input_event:
+            self.__input_event.clear()
 
     async def resume_processing_frames(self):
         """Resume processing of queued frames."""