Career
Before his role in EastEnders he appeared in the series Burnside, a spin-off from The Bill. He trained at The Poor School in London. He also appeared in London"s Burning (Series 12, Episode 15 on 16 June 2000) as Brett, a lad who is locked in a room with a bomb at a disused swimming pool.
In the show he revealed his nickname at school was "The Rickster", a name which he is still referred to today by close family and friends.
He participated in the seventh series of Strictly Come Dancing and was paired with professional dancer Erin Boag. They were voted out in week 10.
He and his family appeared on the sixth series of All Star Family Fortunes. On 18 February 2010 Groves appeared on The Weakest Link Eastenders Special.
He was the second contestant voted official
In 2011 he appeared in one episode of Holby City, transmitted on 12 July. He participated in the 2011 series of Celebrity MasterChef. Also took part in the 2014 series of Splash on Independent Television.
