diff --git a/src/common/helpers.py b/src/common/helpers.py
index 11d50e4aa..d354ee0e0 100644
--- a/src/common/helpers.py
+++ b/src/common/helpers.py
@@ -620,6 +620,8 @@ def get_icon_name_to_show(contact, account = None):
 	transport = gajim.get_transport_name_from_jid(contact.jid)
 	if transport:
 		return contact.show
+	if contact.show in gajim.SHOW_LIST:
+		return contact.show
 	return 'not in roster'
 
 def decode_string(string):