Instead of removing it, drag the subtitle away from the slide. First, bring
back the subtitle placeholder by going to View > Master > Slide Master. Click
on the title master. Then, click Format > Master Layout. Put a checkmark on
Text.
Now, drag the subtitle away from the slide. Close Master View.

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