diff --git a/node_external_ip_controller.py b/node_external_ip_controller.py
index 41f5d32..d368d91 100644
--- a/node_external_ip_controller.py
+++ b/node_external_ip_controller.py
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 from kubernetes import client, config, watch
 import os
+import time
 
 # Load in-cluster config
 config.load_incluster_config()
@@ -40,7 +41,7 @@ def main():
                 # Extract the external IP if it exists
                 external_ip = None
                 for address in node.status.addresses:
-                    if address.type == "ExternalIP" and is_gateway == True:
+                    if address.type == "ExternalIP":
                         external_ip = address.address
                         break