Chairperson, possibly, confronting potential killer for entertainment (4-5)
I believe the answer is:
lion-tamer
If this is the answer, I'm afraid I cannot explain it.
(Other definitions for lion-tamer that I've seen before include "Circus entertainer" , "Circus performer" .)
I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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