diff --git a/src/utility/nicklist/nicklist.ts b/src/utility/nicklist/nicklist.ts
index 8be6049..2e1250a 100644
--- a/src/utility/nicklist/nicklist.ts
+++ b/src/utility/nicklist/nicklist.ts
@@ -13,12 +13,7 @@ export class IRCNickList extends TypedEventEmitter<NickListEvents> {
 
   constructor(public irc: IRCConnectionWrapper) {
     super();
-
-    if (this.irc.authenticated) {
-      this.handlers();
-    }
-
-    this.irc.on('authenticated', () => this.handlers());
+    this.handlers();
   }
 
   /**