diff --git a/bookwyrm/templatetags/fr_display.py b/bookwyrm/templatetags/fr_display.py
index 818eae2a..cb4ee419 100644
--- a/bookwyrm/templatetags/fr_display.py
+++ b/bookwyrm/templatetags/fr_display.py
@@ -42,7 +42,8 @@ def get_replies(status):
     ''' get all direct replies to a status '''
     #TODO: this limit could cause problems
     return models.Status.objects.filter(
-        reply_parent=status
+        reply_parent=status,
+        deleted=False,
     ).select_subclasses().all()[:10]