"SWORDSWALLOWER" IS THE Answer TO THE FOLLOWING CROSSWORDS

1. One with a high-iron diet
2. One taking down points as broadcaster holds script in front of panel
3. Performer who survives dangerous form of consumption?
4. Argument with everybody blocks someone broadcasting circus act
5. Circus performer in potentially cut-throat business?

OTHER CLUES

1. Another ally of the cheye
2. Ancient greek dialect
3. Always moving
4. Creep (along)
5. Alternatives to furnaces
6. Octagonal
7. The x-files extras, for short
8. Nippers co