diff --git a/openlp/core/ui/maindisplay.py b/openlp/core/ui/maindisplay.py
index a2b9dd81a..d48e8166d 100644
--- a/openlp/core/ui/maindisplay.py
+++ b/openlp/core/ui/maindisplay.py
@@ -326,8 +326,9 @@ class MainDisplay(DisplayWidget):
         self.frame.render(painter)
         painter.end()
         # Make display show up if in single screen mode
-        if self.isLive:
-            self.setVisible(True)
+        # if was hidden keep it hidden
+        if self.hide_mode and self.isLive:
+            self.hideDisplay(self.hide_mode)
         return preview
 
     def buildHtml(self, serviceItem):