diff --git a/kittens/ask/main.py b/kittens/ask/main.py
index 329d6bb7c..34963dca3 100644
--- a/kittens/ask/main.py
+++ b/kittens/ask/main.py
@@ -138,6 +138,7 @@ class Choose(Handler):
 
     @Handler.atomic_update
     def draw_screen(self) -> None:
+        self.cmd.clear_screen()
         if self.cli_opts.message:
             self.cmd.styled(self.cli_opts.message, bold=True)
         self.print()