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The Pirates Of The Caribbean heart-throb is hoping to rival The X Factor with the song Jesus Stag Night Club.

It tells the tale of a boozing, stolen car-driving Jesus look-alike who gets his kicks at lap-dancing clubs.

Furious religious groups have demanded the song be banned from the air-waves.

Depp has teamed up with band Babybird to record the tune.

Lee Douglas, spokesman for the religious pressure group The Christian Coalition, lashed Depp for his “blasphemy”.

He said: “I’m sure he thinks he’s being very funny but he’s simply a disgrace.

“One day, Johnny Depp and his cronies will face the judgment of our Lord and they will burn in hell for this filth.” The Focus on the Family campaign group also ripped into Depp over the “appalling” song.

A spokesman said: “We are sickened by Mr Depp’s behaviour. Why did he need to record this song?

“It is a slap in the face to Christians all over the world.” It is the second time Depp has recorded with the You’re Gorgeous chart-toppers.

He played guitar on their song Unloveable last year.

Depp, 48, who helped to finance their pop comeback, is said to be “not concerned” about the controversy.

Babybird frontman Stephen Jones, 49, said: “Some people have no sense of humour.”