diff --git a/bot.py b/bot.py
index 728f6a9..08fb7a2 100644
--- a/bot.py
+++ b/bot.py
@@ -486,7 +486,7 @@ class MatrixBot:
         }
         if is_html:
             content["format"] = "org.matrix.custom.html"
-            content["formatted_body"] = content["body"]
+            content["formatted_body"] = text_with_html
         # try to send the message
         try:
             result = await self._client.room_send(