diff --git a/src/calibre/gui2/metadata/single_download.py b/src/calibre/gui2/metadata/single_download.py
index 1b157e8a20..d5ccd375fd 100644
--- a/src/calibre/gui2/metadata/single_download.py
+++ b/src/calibre/gui2/metadata/single_download.py
@@ -667,7 +667,7 @@ class CoversModel(QAbstractListModel):  # {{{
             return None
         if role == Qt.DecorationRole:
             return pmap
-        if role == Qt.DisplayRole:
+        if role == Qt.DisplayRole or role == Qt.ToolTipRole:
             return text
         if role == Qt.UserRole:
             return waiting