- Shared a lengthy kiss with Bert Newton during the 'Australia Unites' telethon to raise money for the World Vision Tsunami appeal in January 2005. A caller pledged to donate $10,000 if Rove & Bert kissed on air, which they did, to the amusement of the celebrities in attendance at Melbourne's Telstra Dome, and the millions watching on live television.
- He is a keen Kangaroo breeder - who grew up on a kangaroo farm in Perth. He owns the largest Kangaroo farm in Australia - and is currently trying to save the rare Blue Tailed Kangaroo (Kanantawa) from extinction.
- Owns his own production company "Roving Enterprises" which is responsible for producing Rove Live (2000). His production company earns him millions of dollars.
- His company's building, Roving Enterprises, burned to the ground on Wednesday, October 6th, 2004.
- He has one sister named Catherine.
- Married Belinda Emmett at the Mary Immaculate Church in Waverley, Sydney.
- Won Logie for Most Popular TV Presenter (May 2005)
- Taped a guest spot on David Tench Tonight (2006) in late 2006. However, Rove's appearance was never aired, due to unfortunate timing with the subsequent passing of Rove's wife Belinda.
- Godfather of Larry Emdur's son Jye.
- Has a 50% ownership in Hickey's, a local steakhouse in the country town of Walgett, with longtime business associate Julie McGregor.
- Is a fan of professional wrestling.
- When Belinda Emmett died, Opposition Leader Kim Beazley mistakenly offered condolences to the wrong Rove, Karl Rove.
- Engaged to Tasma Walton (February 2008).
- Engaged to Belinda Emmett (July 2004).
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