It's not a The Young and the Restless spoiler to announce that Yani Gellman's is gay.

In fact, Rafe is the first major character in show history to be out of the closet. In an interview with out.com, the actor dishes on what this experience has been like:

When they told me Rafe was gay, I was curious as to how they’d deal with it. When I got the script, it showcased beautifully where we are as society today. There’s a lot of acceptance in today’s world. I’m overjoyed at the prospect of playing a meatier role on the show. And hopefully in a great storyline. Hopefully, the fans and press support this character and the show.

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