Arts supporter in Chelsea selected (5)

I believe the answer is:

easel

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'arts supporter' is the definition.
'easel' can be an answer for 'supporter'. I'm not certain of the 'arts' bit.

'in chelsea selected' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'EASEL' is hidden within 'chelsea selected'.

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(Other definitions for easel that I've seen before include "Wooden frame for an artist" , "the rest of the paintwork" , "Support for artist's canvas" , "board support" , "Painter's stand" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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