diff --git a/examples/DemoRunner/Source/UI/MainComponent.cpp b/examples/DemoRunner/Source/UI/MainComponent.cpp
index c0a545c29a..b465161de0 100644
--- a/examples/DemoRunner/Source/UI/MainComponent.cpp
+++ b/examples/DemoRunner/Source/UI/MainComponent.cpp
@@ -248,7 +248,8 @@ private:
         else
             demoHolder.setDemo (selectedCategory, row);
 
-        selectFirstRow();
+        if (demos.isShowing())
+            selectFirstRow();
     }
 
     void selectFirstRow()