circuitpython: Screen is cleared after code.py exits

CircuitPython version

Adafruit CircuitPython 7.2.0-rc.0 on 2022-02-19; Adafruit FunHouse with ESP32S2

Code/REPL

# trigger a syntax error
import None

Behavior

After code.py exits the FunHouse display is empty except the Blinka image in the top left corner. After a soft restart (Ctrl-D) the only text on the display is:

Press any key to enter the REPL. Use CTRL-D to reload.

Description

Expected: The text after running should appear on the display. Actual: The display is cleared when code.py exits.

Any error messages that would be on the display are gone.

Additional information

Same behavior:

Adafruit CircuitPython 7.2.0-alpha.2 on 2022-02-11; Adafruit FunHouse with ESP32S2

Works as expected:

Adafruit CircuitPython 7.2.0-alpha.1 on 2021-12-29; Adafruit FunHouse with ESP32S2