diff --git a/utils.py b/utils.py
index 11d3716..37bab09 100644
--- a/utils.py
+++ b/utils.py
@@ -32,9 +32,10 @@ def build_application(application):
     embed.add_field(name="Age", value=application.age)
     embed.add_field(name="Type of Player", value=application.player_type)
     embed.add_field(name="Ever been banned", value=application.ever_banned)
-    if application.ever_banned:
+    if application.ever_banned and application.ever_banned_explanation:
         embed.add_field(name="Reason for being banned", value=application.ever_banned_explanation)
-    embed.add_field(name="Reference", value=application.reference)
+    if application.reference:
+        embed.add_field(name="Reference", value=application.reference)
     embed.add_field(name="Read the Rules", value=application.read_rules)
     embed.add_field(name="Date", value=application.date_display)
     embed.add_field(name="Status", value=application.status)