Paul Anderson was caught in possession of crack cocaine and amphetamines on Boxing Day 2023 after allegedly using drugs in a pub toilet. He pleaded guilty to drug possession charges, and his acting work has largely dried up since, with his character omitted from the spin-off film The Immortal Man. In recent public appearances, Anderson showed off a drastic new look with bleached hair and scarred legs at Comic Con in Paris, though the cause of the cuts and scars remains unknown.
He addressed worried fans in February 2024, saying he had been flattened by the flu. In June 2024, he shared an update discussing struggle and offering to help others. According to Metro - Main, Anderson described his character's absence from The Immortal Man by saying it is how it is and called the film great.
The current status of his legal or professional situation following the guilty plea is unclear. Meanwhile, Mike Bailey, who played Sid Jenkins in Skins, now works as a drama teacher. According to Daily Mail - Home, Bailey described deciding to turn his back on acting after attending university.
He did not get an agent until series two of Skins, after which his career slowed down massively.