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Sky News AU
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Justin Bieber impersonator tricks Las Vegas club into letting him perform, runs up $15,500 bar tab
A Justin Bieber impersonator ran up a $10,000 ($15,500 AUD) bar tab after he tricked staff at a Las Vegas nightclub into believing he was the Canadian pop star — even getting up on the stage for an impromptu performance. The bizarre incident took place at the five-star Wynn Las Vegas, where LA-based DJ Gryffin was performing at XS Nightclub. Gryffin was told that Bieber, 31, was in town and wanted to make a surprise appearance during his Saturday night show. Believing he was the real Biebs, he invited him into the DJ booth, TMZ reported. Video posted on social media shows the shirtless, tattooed impersonator, wearing dark shades and low-slung blue jeans, belting out a version of Bieber's 2015 hit 'Sorry' in front of a packed nightclub crowd, all of whom appeared oblivious about the scam. The shameless scammer, identified as 29-year-old Dylan Desclos, sang a couple of Bieber's songs before Wynn staff realized the truth and kicked him off the stage. Gryffin jokingly dubbed the prank 'Beibergate' in an Instagram post, explaining that a 'dark venue and loud music didn't help.' Gryffin shared a video showing him hyping up the French fake Bieber's performance before being told the news of the devastating dupe. 'I literally thought, 'he's put on a lot of weight since the album dropped,'' Gryffin said at the end of the video. Social media clips also show the Desclos posing for selfies and browsing stores with his 'security guards' during the Vegas trip. He and his entourage ran up an almost $10,000 bar tab during their stunt, which the fake Bieber eventually paid as he was kicked out, Neon reports. Desclos, who has shared a number of videos in recent years of him pretending to be Bieber, even got similar tattoos and a matching buzzcut as the real mega star. Last year, the impersonator caught the attention of Bieber's wife, Hailey Bieber, after he was spotted on a train in his native France. 'I'm scared…' Hailey commented on a TikTok of an impersonator. The nightclub has responded to the prank. 'After an elaborate and multi-step ruse by him and his advance team, a Justin Bieber impersonator was granted access to the XS stage,' a representative for Wynn and XS Nightclub told TMZ. 'As soon as the error was recognized, he was removed from the resort and denied future entry.' Representatives for Desclos did not respond immediately to requests for comment. Originally published as Justin Bieber impersonator tricks Las Vegas club into letting him perform, runs up $15,500 bar tab
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Fake Justin Bieber fools Vegas nightclub — performs on stage and racks up $10,000 bar tab
In an unusual incident of celebrity mimicry , 29-year-old Dylan Desclos from Normandy, France, recently tricked audiences at XS Nightclub in Las Vegas into thinking that he was Justin Bieber. The stunt, which took place on August 16, 2025, rapidly went viral, drawing international attention and igniting conversations about the impact of celebrity lookalikes . The Nightclub Prank Desclos, who has a remarkable resemblance to Bieber, entered the nightclub with the help of a small team pretending to be Bieber's management. The act was so convincing that DJ Gryffin , performing that evening, welcomed Desclos into the DJ booth, considering he was the real Justin Bieber. Apart from the music and dim lights, Desclos lip-synced to Bieber's hit 'Sorry,' performing convincingly and entertaining the crowd, who were completely unaware that they were witnessing an impersonator. Adding to the illusion, Desclos reportedly racked up nearly $10,000 in bar charges. It was then only the nightclub staff noticed inconsistencies in his behavior and credentials revealing the truth. The venue promptly removed Desclos and issued a lifetime ban, while DJ Gryffin humorously labeled the incident 'Beibergate' on social media, emphasizing the elaborate nature of the prank. The Man Behind the Mask Dylan Desclos has been impersonating Justin Bieber for several years. He has received significant attention on social media platforms, mainly TikTok, for his uncanny resemblance to the Canadian pop star and his precise imitation of Bieber's mannerisms and style. Desclos has staged multiple public appearances and 'world tours,' acting as Bieber and performing in ways that have pranked both fans and celebrities alike. Notably, Hailey Bieber reacted to a video of Desclos, admitting she was 'scared' by how closely he resembled her husband. While his impersonations have won him admiration online, the recent Las Vegas stunt has sparked debates about the ethics of celebrity mimicry and the duties of event organizers in confirming the identities of performers. Some argue that such pranks are fun and entertaining while others raise concerns the potential legal and reputational risks involved. Live Events Aftermath and Reactions Following the stunt , Desclos deactivated his Instagram account, likely to avoid further scrutiny and online backlash. Justin Bieber has not publicly addressed the incident, leaving fans and media to speculate about his reaction on the matter. The event has initiated discussions about how celebrity culture and the desire to emulate famous personalities can influence behavior, mainly in an era dominated by social media. FAQs: Q1. Who is Justin Bieber? A1. Justin Bieber is a Canadian pop singer and songwriter famous for hits like Sorry , Baby , and Peaches . He has a global fan base and frequently headlines major tours and events. Q2. Who is Dylan Desclos? A2. Dylan Desclos is a 29-year-old man from Normandy, France, known for his striking resemblance to pop star Justin Bieber. He has gained recognition for impersonating Bieber in public and on social media platforms like TikTok.
New York Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Justin Bieber impersonator tricks Vegas nightclub into letting him perform, runs up $10K bar tab
Un-belieb-able. A Justin Bieber impersonator ran up a $10,000 bar tab after he tricked staff at a Las Vegas nightclub into believing he was the Canadian pop star — even getting up on the stage for an impromptu performance. The bizarre incident took place at the five-star Wynn Las Vegas, where LA-based DJ Gryffin was performing at XS Nightclub. Gryffin was told that Bieber, 31, was in town and wanted to make a surprise appearance during his Saturday night show. Believing he was the real Biebs, he invited him into the DJ booth, TMZ reported. 4 A fake Justin Bieber fooled a Vegas nightclub into believing he was the real pop star. TikTok / @isaagonzalezz_ 4 The scammer got on stage to perform a song and allegedly ran up a $10k bar tab. Instagram / @gryffin Video posted on social media shows the shirtless, tattooed impersonator, wearing dark shades and low-slung blue jeans, belting out a version of Bieber's 2015 hit 'Sorry' in front of a packed nightclub crowd, all of whom appeared oblivious about the scam. The shameless scammer, identified as 29-year-old Dylan Desclos, sang a couple of Bieber's songs before Wynn staff realized the truth and kicked him off the stage. Gryffin jokingly dubbed the prank 'Beibergate' in an Instagram post, explaining that a 'dark venue and loud music didn't help.' 4 The real Justin Bieber was not in attendance. BACKGRID Gryffin shared a video showing him hyping up the French fake Bieber's performance before being told the news of the devastating dupe. 'I literally thought, 'he's put on a lot of weight since the album dropped,'' Gryffin said at the end of the video. Social media clips also show the Desclos posing for selfies and browsing stores with his 'security guards' during the Vegas trip. He and his entourage ran up an almost $10,000 bar tab during their stunt, which the fake Bieber eventually paid as he was kicked out, Neon reports. Desclos, who has shared a number of videos in recent years of him pretending to be Bieber, even got similar tattoos and a matching buzzcut as the real mega star. Last year, the impersonator caught the attention of Bieber's wife, Hailey Bieber, after he was spotted on a train in his native France. 'I'm scared…' Hailey commented on a TikTok of an impersonator. 4 The prank took place at Wynn Las Vegas on Saturday. eqroy – The nightclub has responded to the prank. 'After an elaborate and multi-step ruse by him and his advance team, a Justin Bieber impersonator was granted access to the XS stage,' a representative for Wynn and XS Nightclub told TMZ. 'As soon as the error was recognized, he was removed from the resort and denied future entry.' Representatives for Desclos did not respond immediately to requests for comment.
