diff --git a/openlp/core/ui/slidecontroller.py b/openlp/core/ui/slidecontroller.py
index 03322ce1f..beaa67bf4 100644
--- a/openlp/core/ui/slidecontroller.py
+++ b/openlp/core/ui/slidecontroller.py
@@ -528,6 +528,7 @@ class SlideController(Controller):
     def liveEscape(self):
         self.display.setVisible(False)
         self.mediaController.video_stop([self])
+        self.onPlaySlidesLoop(False)
 
     def toggleDisplay(self, action):
         """