diff --git a/.travis.yml b/.travis.yml
index 4ffa26fb7..b5abba006 100644
--- a/.travis.yml
+++ b/.travis.yml
@@ -11,5 +11,6 @@ matrix:
   allow_failures:
     - rvm: rbx-18mode
     - rvm: rbx-19mode
+    - rvm: jruby-19mode
 
 script: "bundle exec rake && rake em_http_request_0_x_spec"