diff --git a/lib/channel/playlist.js b/lib/channel/playlist.js
index a8a59109..fd3b3c90 100644
--- a/lib/channel/playlist.js
+++ b/lib/channel/playlist.js
@@ -1033,7 +1033,7 @@ PlaylistModule.prototype._leadLoop = function() {
         return;
     }
 
-    if (this.channel.dead) {
+    if (!this.channel || this.channel.dead) {
         this.die();
         return;
     }