Crossword Genius

One male celeb I suspect being idiot (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

imbecile

'idiot' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'one male celeb i suspect' is the wordplay.
'one' becomes 'I' (Roman numeral).
'male' becomes 'm' (common abbreviation).
'suspect' is an anagram indicator (a suspicious or unusual spelling).
'celeb'+'i'='celebi'
'celebi' with letters rearranged gives 'becile'.
'i'+'m'+'becile'='IMBECILE'

'being' is the link.

(Other definitions for imbecile that I've seen before include "Abusive word for foolish person" , "Moron or cretin" , "Silly person or idiot" , "Jerk" , "Sap" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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