AutoCad 2D :: Multiple Hatch Grip Removal

Trying to remove multiple hatch grips. Since 2011 brought in the pop-up option, single grips can be removed with this method. But when I want to delete a larger number of grips at once, I can't achieve the required result. Process is as follows:

1. Select Hatch itself
2. Holding SHIFT, select multiple grips (which turn from blue to red)
3. Then 1 left click on a grip, and scrolling through the options using CTRL key until I arrive at 'REMOVE'. Then another left click and nothing happens!