LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- NBC has officially pulled the plug on "The Firm" while eight of its reality series have likewise been axed.

All of said moves - confirmed via a network spokesperson this afternoon - had widely been expected.

Not making the cut on the reality front are "Escape Routes," "Fear Factor," "The Sing-Off," ""Minute to Win It," "The Marriage Ref," "Who's Still Standing?," "It's Worth What?" and "Who Do You Think You Are?"

That leaves the Peacock a returning alternative class of "The Voice," "The Celebrity Apprentice," "Fashion Star," "The Biggest Loser" and "Betty White's Off Their Rockers." They'll be joined by newcomers "Stars Earn Stripes," "Howie Mandel's White Elephant," "Ready for Love," and "Surprise with Jenny McCarthy."