Published on: August 18, 2025, 04:17h.

Updated on: August 18, 2025, 04:31h.

A Justin Bieber lookalike successfully gained access to the XS Nightclub stage at Encore Las Vegas on Saturday night, prompting significant discussions regarding the need for enhanced security measures in Las Vegas.

Utilizing a similar array of tattoos, undeniable charisma, and trendy attire, Dylan Desclos managed to deceive Wynn team members and DJ Gryffin, who proclaimed, “We’ve got Justin Bieber in the house!” while playing Bieber’s popular track, “Sorry,” as Desclos performed.

Desclos convinced the audience, many of whom joyously screamed and filmed his performance, believing they were experiencing a unique event.

Do you think you would have recognized the trick? Watch the compelling clip shared by YouTube user @EdwinRecon…

Notable Observations

The impersonation was identified not by the staff at Wynn but by observant social media users who quickly recognized Desclos, a 29-year-old Bieber impersonator from France, noted for his uncanny resemblance after fans commented on it during a 2019 concert.

By around 1:30 a.m., just 30 minutes post-performance, news of the deception circulated among XS staff, leading them to escort Desclos off the premises and implementing a permanent ban from all Wynn Resorts locations.

Before his departure, Desclos paid for the $10,000 in premium bottle service that his entourage ordered, a luxury that might have been complimentary had he actually been Bieber.

“Following a complex and plotted strategy executed by him and his team, a Justin Bieber impersonator gained access to the XS stage,” commented a Wynn spokesperson to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. “Once the situation was clarified, he was removed from the venue and barred from re-entry.”

The impersonation scheme reportedly started on Friday, where Desclos was spotted taking selfies with eager fans and shopping at upscale stores, generating excitement that Bieber was in town.

“My sister showed me a selfie with him,” Instagram user @ellielawrrence commented.

Security Oversight

This incident represents a significant blunder for XS Nightclub, igniting serious conversations regarding security enhancements. Rumors suggest at least one member of XS personnel might have been terminated, with potential for additional action, although Wynn Resorts has yet to confirm these speculations.

In a follow-up video, Gryffin remarked: “After 4 minutes and 27 seconds of what sounded like Justin Bieber, I received the worst news possible.”