A Justin Bieber impersonator fooled staff and guests at XS Nightclub in Wynn Las Vegas on 16 August 2025, convincing many that he was the real pop star. The impersonator, identified as Dylan Desclos, used an elaborate ruse to bypass security and gain access to the stage during a Saturday night event.
Wearing sunglasses, a hoodie, and fake tattoos to resemble Bieber, he performed several of the singer’s hits, including Sorry. Crowds cheered, believing Bieber had made a surprise appearance, but staff eventually realized the deception and removed him from the stage.
Videos of the stunt quickly went viral on TikTok and X, where they drew millions of views. Some fans joked by calling him “Temu Justin,” while others criticized the nightclub’s security.
Wynn Resorts later confirmed Desclos has been banned from all of its properties. In a statement, the venue said: “After an elaborate and multi-step ruse by him and his advance team, a Justin Bieber impersonator was granted access to the XS stage. As soon as the error was recognized, he was removed and denied future entry.”
DJ Gryffin, who was performing that night, admitted on Instagram that he too was fooled, calling the incident “biebergate2025.” The real Justin Bieber was not in Las Vegas at the time. Social media posts showed him elsewhere, and he has not performed live since 2022. Bieber released his latest album Swag in July 2025.
The incident has sparked debate over nightclub security and the growing influence of celebrity impersonators in viral culture.
