diff --git a/src/sql/workbench/contrib/notebook/browser/notebookActions.ts b/src/sql/workbench/contrib/notebook/browser/notebookActions.ts
index fe566dbe76..2c2ab8f465 100644
--- a/src/sql/workbench/contrib/notebook/browser/notebookActions.ts
+++ b/src/sql/workbench/contrib/notebook/browser/notebookActions.ts
@@ -512,7 +512,7 @@ export class AttachToDropdown extends SelectBox {
 			//Changes kernel based on connection attached to
 			if (this.model.kernelAliases.includes(connectionProfile.serverCapabilities.notebookKernelAlias)) {
 				this.model.changeKernel(connectionProfile.serverCapabilities.notebookKernelAlias);
-			} else {
+			} else if (this.model.clientSession.kernel.name === 'SQL') {
 				this.model.changeKernel('SQL');
 			}
 			return true;