diff --git a/lib/easy_autocomplete.dart b/lib/easy_autocomplete.dart
index b08bbec..1a5e7b7 100644
--- a/lib/easy_autocomplete.dart
+++ b/lib/easy_autocomplete.dart
@@ -199,10 +199,7 @@ class _EasyAutocompleteState extends State<EasyAutocomplete> {
   void closeOverlay() {
     if (_hasOpenedOverlay) {
       _overlayEntry!.remove();
-      setState(() {
-        _previousAsyncSearchText = '';
-        _hasOpenedOverlay = false;
-      });
+      setState(() => _hasOpenedOverlay = false);
     }
   }