diff --git a/library/src/main/java/com/twotoasters/jazzylistview/JazzyHelper.java b/library/src/main/java/com/twotoasters/jazzylistview/JazzyHelper.java
index 3d96e9d..7a75e20 100644
--- a/library/src/main/java/com/twotoasters/jazzylistview/JazzyHelper.java
+++ b/library/src/main/java/com/twotoasters/jazzylistview/JazzyHelper.java
@@ -209,6 +209,8 @@ private void doJazziness(View item, int position, int scrollDirection) {
     }
 
     private void doJazzinessImpl(View item, int position, int scrollDirection) {
+        if(item == null){return;}
+        
         ViewPropertyAnimator animator = item.animate()
                 .setDuration(DURATION)
                 .setInterpolator(new AccelerateDecelerateInterpolator());