How do you disable the auto-play function for Plex's Live TV?

Server Version#: 1.28.1.6104
Player Version#:8.7
When I select LIVE TV, one of the channels starts to automatically play on its own above the guide. This is a new feature that I will need to disable before I can use Plex’s LIVE TV again.

I’m experiencing the same issue which is very annoying. It didn’t work like this in the past. Seeing as it’s been 3 weeks since you posted I’m guessing they don’t care.