diff --git a/lib/channel/playlist.js b/lib/channel/playlist.js
index fd3b3c90..0c05a53e 100644
--- a/lib/channel/playlist.js
+++ b/lib/channel/playlist.js
@@ -1034,7 +1034,10 @@ PlaylistModule.prototype._leadLoop = function() {
     }
 
     if (!this.channel || this.channel.dead) {
-        this.die();
+        if (this._leadInterval) {
+            clearInterval(this._leadInterval);
+            this._leadInterval = false;
+        }
         return;
     }