diff --git a/select2.js b/select2.js
index f904d621..7a425e8e 100644
--- a/select2.js
+++ b/select2.js
@@ -2953,7 +2953,7 @@ the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the Apache Lic
         // multi
         onSelect: function (data, options) {
 
-            if (!this.triggerSelect(data)) { return; }
+            if (!this.triggerSelect(data) || data.text === "") { return; }
 
             this.addSelectedChoice(data);