diff --git a/squinnondation/hazel.py b/squinnondation/hazel.py
index 958fa2d..0c5ff2f 100644
--- a/squinnondation/hazel.py
+++ b/squinnondation/hazel.py
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ class Hazelnut:
 
     @property
     def potential(self) -> bool:
-        return not self.active
+        return not self.active and not self.banned
 
     @potential.setter
     def potential(self, value: bool) -> None: