Justin Bieber impersonator makes surprise appearance during Gryffin’s set at Wynn Las Vegas 

During Gryffin’s recent performance, attendees were shocked when they thought Justin Bieber showed up as a surprise guest for his set. 

Clubbers at XS Nightclub inside Wynn Las Vegas were left stunned on August 16 when what appeared to be Justin Bieber joined Gryffin on stage during his set. The crowd erupted as the supposed pop superstar grabbed a microphone and lip-synced to his hit song “Sorry.” For a few minutes, attendees believed they were witnessing a surprise celebrity appearance, until the truth emerged: the performer was actually a look-alike.

The impersonator was identified as Dylan Desclos, a 29-year-old from France who went to great lengths to pull off the stunt. Accompanied by a team posing as the singer’s entourage, Dylan wore signature streetwear, sported tattoos, and donned sunglasses to complete the disguise. His team reportedly informed staff that they were part of Bieber’s management, allowing the fake pop star to access VIP areas and take the stage during Gryffin’s set.

Even Gryffin admitted to being fooled at first. In a post after the show, he laughed about the bizarre experience and joked that he felt “sorry” too. He explained that while he quickly sensed something was off, the club’s atmosphere and the impersonator’s confidence masked the deception long enough to get him on the microphone. Fans inside the venue, packed for a Saturday night party, danced and cheered without suspecting they were part of an elaborate prank.

The hoax extended beyond the stage. The impersonator and his crew racked up an extravagant $10,000 bar tab while mingling with guests who believed they were partying alongside a global superstar. Selfies circulated throughout the night, with attendees bragging about their brush with Justin Bieber, further cementing the illusion. It wasn’t until security staff began investigating more closely that the truth was revealed.

Once the ruse was uncovered, Wynn Resorts immediately banned him from all of their properties. Despite the fallout, the spectacle quickly went viral, earning the nickname “Biebergate 2025.” Clips of the impersonator’s short-lived performance spread across TikTok and Instagram, sparking debates about how so many people could have been deceived. While Justin Bieber himself has not commented on the incident, fans worldwide continue to share the footage, ensuring that this Vegas stunt will be remembered as one of the wildest nightclub hoaxes in recent memory.

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