What does the cryptic crossword clue "Corrupt announcement when Teletubby appears? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Corrupt". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PO (synonym="name of a Teletubby") + IS (synonym="IS") + ON (synonym="appears [ IS ON stage]") = POISON; definition: "Corrupt" The answer is POISON.

Corrupt announcement when Teletubby appears? (6)

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